Artificial Intelligence and Systemic Risk: A Unified Model of Performative Prediction, Algorithmic Herding, and Cognitive Dependency in Financial Markets

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AI adoption in financial markets can generate systemic risk through performative prediction, algorithmic herding, and cognitive dependency

advanced Published 7 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Identify the channels of systemic risk: performative prediction, algorithmic herding, and cognitive dependency
  2. Derive the equilibrium systemic risk coupling using an extended rational expectations framework
  3. Analyze the impact of AI adoption share on systemic risk
  4. Develop strategies to mitigate systemic risk, such as diversification and stress testing
Who Needs to Know This

Quantitative analysts, risk managers, and AI researchers on a team can benefit from understanding this model to assess and mitigate potential systemic risks in financial markets

Key Insight

💡 AI adoption in financial markets can generate systemic risk through mutually reinforcing channels

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