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Bridgewater Executive Warns of Deadly AI Risks Without Regulation

September 11, 2026
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What happened

Greg Jensen, co-CIO of Bridgewater and early investor in OpenAI and Anthropic, warned that significant AI regulation may only occur after AI systems cause fatalities. He compared the current situation to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, urging proactive oversight to prevent potential future harm from advanced AI.

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OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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Bridgewater Executive Warns of Deadly AI Risks Without Regulation
2026-09-11