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May 16, 2026
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Dalio's Warning, AI Arms Race, China Powers Ahead, NYC Tax Standoff | Wall Street Week
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Wall Street Week
David Westin
(Host of 'Wall Street Week' and financial news…)
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Ray Dalio
(Founder, Bridgewater Associates & Dalio Family…)
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Wall Street Week
(Guest)
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Sebastian Malaby
(Author and Biographer)
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Geoffrey Hinton
(Guest)
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Hank Paulson
(Former US Treasury Secretary)
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Nick Burns
(Guest)
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Elizabeth Economy
(Guest)
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Whitney Tilson
(Guest)
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Steve Fulop
(Guest)
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Ruth Kolb-Haber
(Guest)
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Executive Summary
The US is at risk of losing the AI race to China, not due to chip or model deficits, but because of a critical shortage of electricity and a lagging energy infrastructure compared to China's massive renewables build-out.
Geopolitical dynamics are shifting as Ray Dalio observes a declining global perception of US reliability, prompting allies, particularly in Asia, to gravitate towards China's sphere of influence.
The AI industry faces intense internal competition and financial strain, with high-profile labs like OpenAI facing a significant risk of running out of capital due to immense operational costs.
A local conflict in New York City between Mayor Mamdani and Citadel's Ken Griffin over a proposed 'pied-à-terre' tax highlights the broader tension between urban fiscal needs and the risk of driving away major businesses.
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