Ray Dalio Predicts AI to Widen Wealth Gap, Spur Job Losses

• Bridgewater Associates founder anticipates significant rise in economic inequality due to AI and humanoid robots.
• Dalio emphasizes the need for comprehensive policies to address societal disruptions.

Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates, has issued a stark warning about the societal and economic impacts of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid robots. Speaking on the "The Diary of a CEO" podcast, Dalio said these technologies could significantly concentrate wealth among the richest 1% to 10% of the population, exacerbating inequality.

On September 12 and 13, 2025, Dalio highlighted the need for new redistribution policies to address these challenges. He argued that relying solely on monetary redistribution would be insufficient, as underutilization and misdirected allocations of money could lead to additional societal complications. Dalio called for a systemic approach to manage the deep ramifications of technological advancements.

Dalio expressed concerns about widespread job obsolescence due to AI and robotics. He pointed out that humanoid robots, powered by massive investments, could exceed human capabilities in various skilled professions. Dalio cited lawyers, accountants, and medical professionals as examples of roles at risk of being displaced, questioning their necessity when robots become "smarter than all of us and have a PhD."

These warnings come amidst troubling shifts in the labor market linked to AI-driven job displacement. The unemployment rate for college graduates has risen, and younger workers in fields susceptible to automation are facing diminishing opportunities. For instance, Stanford University research reported a 13% decline in employment for workers aged 22-25 in roles vulnerable to automation.