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I Run a $15 Billion Portfolio and This is Why Supermarket Prices Will Drop
The Courier-Mail
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- 17 Jan 2026
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- 17 Jan 2026, 12:30 pm
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One of Australia’s top investment fund managers predicts supermarket prices will drop at giants like Coles and Woolies. WELCOME TO HIGH STEAKS
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The article claims that advanced AI technology might lead to a reduction in supermarket prices from major retailers like Coles and Woolworths. The author, a prominent investment fund manager, suggests that efficiency gains from AI could lower operational costs, which could be passed on to consumers. Although the piece touches on technological adoption, it does not specifically address existential or catastrophic AI risks. It links to broader discussions on AI's impact on industries but has limited depth in terms of AI safety or governance considerations.
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I run a $15bn portfolio and this is why supermarket prices will dropOne of Australia’s top investment fund managers predicts supermarket prices will drop at giants like Coles and Woolies. WELCOME TO HIGH STEAKS
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