Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has raised concerns about the U.S. Federal Reserve's quantitative easing policy, highlighting its role in creating financial bubbles and accelerating inflation. Dalio pointed out that the U.S. Treasury's strategy of shortening bond maturities to counter weak demand adds to the risk. He characterized the current economic approach as a high-stakes gamble on growth fueled by AI advancements, underpinned by loose fiscal, monetary, and regulatory policies.