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Why Big Super Is Investing Your Money in AI Despite ‘Biggest Risk’

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The nation’s mega superannuation funds are worried about valuations of AI stocks, but not having enough exposure can hit super returns.

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Large Australian superannuation funds are balancing the significant valuation risks of AI stocks against the necessity of exposure to maintain competitive returns. The article highlights how missing out on frontier AI growth could negatively impact the retirement savings of millions of Australians, despite concerns over a potential market bubble. This analysis underscores the economic systemic risk and the financial governance challenges posed by the rapid integration of high-capability AI into global capital markets.

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