Jon Gray on CNBC: Why AI Is Central to Blackstone’s Strategy

May 6, 2026

At the Milken Institute Global Conference, Blackstone President & COO Jon Gray joined CNBC’s David Faber to explain why the firm is leaning into AI as a central investment theme across its businesses. He also discusses Blackstone’s formation of a new AI‑native enterprise services firm with Anthropic, focused on helping companies bridge the gap between powerful AI models and real-world business use.