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General · 23 March 2026

Larry Fink warns AI boom could widen wealth gap

Larry Fink warns AI boom could widen wealth gap

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence risks accelerating economic inequality, potentially leaving many behind. BlackRock's top executive, Larry Fink, highlighted this hazard in his yearly investor message on Monday, March 23, 2026. He noted that only a few firms with data, infrastructure, and funding are positioned to benefit disproportionately, repeating past wealth patterns.

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