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Taleb Warns of Volatility and Bankruptcies Amid AI Rally

2/24/2026

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Nassim Taleb, risk analyst, warns investors to expect higher volatility and possible bankruptcies in software as the AI rally proves fragile.
He notes AI will yield profits while early pioneers may be displaced.
The S&P 500 fell 1% amid tariff uncertainties, signaling risk.
US deficits and tariffs could undermine the dollar as a reserve currency and worsen inequality.
Tensions with Iran may disrupt oil supply and trigger an economic shock.

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Nassim Taleb, risk analyst, warns investors to expect higher volatility and possible bankruptcies in software as the AI rally proves fragile.
He notes AI will yield profits while early pioneers may be displaced.
The S&P 500 fell 1% amid tariff uncertainties, signaling risk.
US deficits and tariffs could undermine the dollar as a reserve currency and worsen inequality.
Tensions with Iran may disrupt oil supply and trigger an economic shock.