The case
The CIO and CEO of Bridgewater Associates, the USD 102 billion asset manager, plead for policies to manage AI-driven disruption and prevent technological catastrophe.
Source: This Is One of the Most Important Policy Decisions of Our Lifetime, The New York Times, Aug. 14, 2026, By Greg Jensen and Nir Bar Dea.
The commentary
Tax policy should not favour machines over human labour, and a fair consumption tax on AI should be developed. Since AI companies build on humanity’s collective knowledge, their gains should benefit society more broadly. Redistributing stakes in AI companies could help preserve trust in capitalism by intertwining corporate success with citizens’ interests. It would also help communities to hold up through the disruption. At the same time, stronger regulation is essential, as frontier AI systems have already breached safeguards in ways that would be criminal for humans.









