Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Since the development of our first investment systems decades ago, Bridgewater has been at the forefront of using technology to go beyond human capabilities. Today, we are in the midst of a once-in-a-generation technological disruption, unfolding alongside profound shifts in the macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape. Artificial intelligence is already influencing markets and reshaping the economy—and this is just the beginning. AIA Labs is a dedicated group within Bridgewater whose goal is to use artificial intelligence and machine learning to generate returns in the market. Explore a selection of insights on how we are using artificial intelligence in our own investment process and assessing the economic impacts of the AI revolution. Greg Jensen and Nir Bar Dea on the Importance of AI Regulation August 27, 2026 Greg Jensen, Nir Bar Dea, Jim Haskel Co-CIO Greg Jensen and CEO Nir Bar Dea discuss the importance of regulating AI development, the risks around a major safety incident, and how to prepare for potential AI-driven labor displacement. Our Thoughts on What Is Likely the Most Important Policy Decision of Our Lifetime August 4, 2026 Greg Jensen, Nir Bar Dea, Danny DeBois, Alexa Rozario Co-CIO Greg Jensen and CEO Nir Bar Dea share why immediate policy action is necessary in order to realize the full potential of artificial intelligence by mitigating the risks of widespread societal disruption and catastrophic safety accidents. A Critical Time for AI July 28, 2026 Greg Jensen The next phase of AI may look very different from the last—with growing risk of slowing revenue growth, tightening regulation, and a looming capital crunch even as model progress likely continues. In an excerpt from our Q2 AIA Labs call, Co-CIO Greg Jensen breaks down what this next period could look like. Taking Stock of the New Paradigm, with Co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour July 16, 2026 Karen Karniol-Tambour, Jim Haskel In an excerpt from our Q2 CIO call, Karen Karniol-Tambour lays out where we stand today in the new paradigm shaped by modern mercantilism and AI, and describes what investors can do to navigate this environment. Karen Karniol-Tambour on Investing in a More Fragmented World May 3, 2026 Karen Karniol-Tambour At the Milken Institute's 2026 Global Conference, Co-CIO Karen Karniol-Tambour discusses the investment implications of a world increasingly organized around resilience, industrial policy, and competing economic ecosystems. Two Resource Grabs Reshaping Markets: Modern Mercantilism and AI April 22, 2026 Greg Jensen, Jim Haskel In an excerpt from our Q1 CIO call, Greg Jensen describes how modern mercantilism and AI are driving two accelerating resource grabs and what that means for navigating markets and portfolios today. Building Resilient Portfolios in a Changing Global Environment April 15, 2026 Bob Prince At the HSBC Global Investment Summit 2026 in Hong Kong, Co-CIO Bob Prince joins HSBC Private Bank CEO Ida Liu to discuss managing money in a global landscape being reshaped by modern mercantilism and AI, as well as Asia’s role in providing diversification to today’s portfolios. Global Outlook: Our CIOs on Modern Mercantilism, AI, and Managing Money Today January 14, 2026 Karen Karniol-Tambour, Greg Jensen, Bob Prince, Jim Haskel In an excerpt from our Q4 CIO call, Karen, Greg, and Bob describe the new investment regime—defined by AI and modern mercantilism—and share how investors can build a resilient portfolio in the current environment. The Macro Implications of the AI Capex Boom January 7, 2026 Greg Jensen, Danny DeBois, Adam Zimbler We believe AI capex is set to significantly support US growth in the coming years and that many of the second-order consequences of this investment are not priced in. Greg Jensen on the "In Good Company" Podcast November 26, 2025 Co-CIO Greg Jensen joins Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, to unpack the geo-political and economic impact of modern mercantilism, the global AI race, and how Bridgewater is building for the future. Google’s Gemini 3 Means AI’s “Resource Grab” Phase Is On November 26, 2025 Greg Jensen, Jas Sekhon Quick thoughts from co-CIO Greg Jensen and AIA Labs Chief Scientist Jas Sekhon on the release of Google’s Gemini 3 model and its implications for economies and markets. What China’s DeepSeek Means for AI January 31, 2025 Co-CIO Greg Jensen and AIA Labs Chief Scientist Jas Sekhon share their thoughts on the release of China’s DeepSeek-R1 model and its implications for economies and markets. AI Today and Tomorrow October 16, 2024 Jas Sekhon Where is AI today, and where is it going in the near future? In this video presentation, Bridgewater’s AIA Labs Chief Scientist Jas Sekhon provides a framework that can help answer those questions and resolve a key paradox that currently exists in the AI landscape. Is an AI Bubble Ahead of Us or Behind Us? September 10, 2024 Greg Jensen, Atul Narayan, Alex Greene, Lauren Simon Co-CIO Greg Jensen explains that the greatest bubbles require a transformational technology and a ripe macro and monetary backdrop. We now have both—so he believes the AI bubble is ahead of us, not behind us. Bloomberg on Bridgewater’s Latest Innovations in AI & ML July 1, 2024 A Bloomberg article written by Sonali Basak describes Bridgewater’s history using AI & ML in our investment process, its application today, and our team of investors, scientists, and partners leading this work. Are We on the Brink of an AI Investment Arms Race? May 20, 2024 Greg Jensen, Josh Moriarty While AI investment isn’t yet a major driver of economic growth, co-CIO Greg Jensen says it looks poised to rise rapidly from here—with the potential to shape the business cycle well before AI is in widespread productive use. Assessing the Implications of a Productivity Miracle November 30, 2023 Greg Jensen, Lauren Simon, Josh Moriarty What happens when cognitive tasks can be done at zero marginal costs? Co-CIO Greg Jensen explores some of the potential impacts that advancements of AI/ML technology could have on companies and the economy, including an extreme scenario that could potentially produce “explosive growth.” More Featured Research Modern Mercantilism Portfolio Challenges Please see risks associated with use of AI tools as well as important disclosures and other information