Wall Street quants and academics are debating whether artificial intelligence disrupts the principle that simpler models are better in investing. AQR Capital Management’s study challenges the idea that simple quant models are more effective, with critics claiming the results mimic momentum strategies. Despite skepticism, AQR argues underfitting from simple models may be more damaging than overfitting complex ones. The clash highlights the tension between AI’s promise and its actual impact on investing. The debate continues as AI proponents believe complex models can capture subtle market patterns, while skeptics see old strategies repackaged in new complexity.

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