Benzinga·2025-09-12 09:37Core Insights - Ray Dalio warns that artificial intelligence (AI) will exacerbate economic inequality, benefiting only the wealthiest 1% to 10% of Americans while displacing millions of workers across various industries [1][2] - Dalio predicts that AI and humanoid robots could replace professionals such as accountants, doctors, and lawyers, leading to societal struggles over job roles [2] - He emphasizes the need for a comprehensive redistribution policy beyond just monetary solutions, aligning with views from other AI leaders advocating for universal basic income [3] Economic Implications - The rise of AI stocks, particularly companies like NVIDIA Corporation and Microsoft Corporation, is driving market gains, but Dalio's concerns about inequality suggest potential regulatory and taxation risks for AI-focused investments [5] - Dalio expresses concern that American society may be too fragmented to implement effective solutions to the challenges posed by AI [4]