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Hank Paulson: We managed financial crises. AI is a risk of a different kind.

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Thought Leader: Hank Paulson
September 3, 2026
Written by: Hank Paulson & Robert Rubin

In a recent op-ed for The Washington Post, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson (co-authoring alongside Robert Rubin) addresses the unprecedented national security and economic risks posed by rapid artificial intelligence deployment. Drawing parallels to systemic financial panics, Paulson highlights how unchecked AI capabilities—from market vulnerabilities to national defense risks—require proactive oversight rather than reactive fixes. To mitigate these dynamic threats, he argues that the federal government must establish a dedicated oversight body engineered specifically to manage AI’s unique systemic risks, establish guardrails, and secure technological stability without stifling American innovation.

As a former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Chairman of Goldman Sachs, Hank Paulson offers audiences an unmatched perspective on economic crisis management, regulatory frameworks, and geopolitical strategy. His rare ability to connect macroeconomic trends and emerging technologies like AI makes him an invaluable keynote speaker for executive conferences and global forums looking to navigate future uncertainty. To learn more about hosting Hank Paulson for your next event, contact WWSG.

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