The Bid

Developments in artificial intelligence have made our lives easier, but they have also sparked fears of replacement. The secret? Coupling man and machine. Stephen Boyd, Chair of the Electrical Engineering department at Stanford and head of BlackRock’s Artificial Intelligence Lab, discusses why from space travel to investing, the centaur may be the way of the future. This material is intended for U...

One of the main barriers to investing is individuals believing they don’t have enough to get started. But according to Noah Kerner, CEO of Acorns, even just a little bit of change can grow into something mighty. Noah discusses his transition from DJ to CEO, how Acorns combines profit and purpose, and the path to getting more and more Americans to save and invest. This material is intended for U.S....

It’s no secret that technology has led to an explosion of data – but how do you make meaning out of it? Jeff Shen, Co-Chief Investment Officer of Active Equity and Co-Head of Systematic Active Equity, goes behind the hype to discuss Big Data in investing, and whether it creates a bigger or a more competitive opportunity for investors. This material is intended for U.S. distribution only. This mate...

When it comes to fintech, there’s no shortage of headlines. According to Chief Operating Officer Rob Goldstein, the hype is overblown – but this doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of opportunity. Rob takes a look at what’s behind the rapid rise of fintech, and why now, more than ever, all companies across industries are technology companies at their core. This material is intended for U.S. distributi...

Want to know what's happening in the markets? On The Bid, a podcast from BlackRock, we breakdown the world of investing. From stock market outlooks and mega forces, to geopolitics and technology. BlackRock speaks to thought leaders and industry experts from around the globe about the biggest trends moving markets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...