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Blackstone launches dedicated AI unit to centralize strategy and investments
Blackstone is restructuring to create Blackstone N1, a new division focused on AI investments, including OpenAI and Anthropic, while folding in its underperforming growth equity unit. The group will centralize AI strategy across private equity, growth, and tactical opportunities, reflecting AI's role as a core driver of returns, particularly in data centers and infrastructure. The move signals a broader shift among large asset managers to treat AI as a standalone investment vertical rather than a subset of tech.
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