Ares CEO Michael Arougheti on AI implementation

CNBC Television | May 04, 2026 at 05:15 PM UTC
Bullish 80% Confidence
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Key Points

  • AI solutions are being pushed into Ares' portfolio companies.
  • AI is utilized within the front office to support better decision-making and accumulate data value.
  • AI is deployed across non-investment functions to gain efficiencies and economies of scale.
  • Ares is not displacing core systems of record with AI, focusing on augmentation rather than replacement.

AI Summary

Ares CEO Michael Arougheti details the company's comprehensive AI implementation strategy, integrating AI across its investment activities, portfolio companies, front office operations for enhanced decision-making, and non-investment functions to achieve efficiencies and economies of scale.

Model Analysis Breakdown

Model Sentiment Confidence
Gemini 2.5 Flash Bullish 80%
Consensus Bullish 80%