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Blockchain Innovations Promise to Restore Digital Ownership Amid AI Data Harvesting

New cryptographic advances are creating what analysts describe as a “trust layer” for the internet that shifts power from corporations to individuals. The convergence of blockchain verifiability with AI-driven data collection challenges could redefine digital ownership, according to industry reports.

The Erosion of Digital Ownership

As artificial intelligence systems increasingly harvest personal data without compensation or consent, analysts suggest the fundamental concept of ownership is eroding in the digital economy. According to reports, this trend mirrors broader ownership challenges affecting physical property, with Harvard University’s 2025 Youth Poll indicating that while three-quarters of young Americans want to own a home, barely half believe they ever will.

by Megan CarterOctober 17, 2025November 2, 2025

Business Personal Finance

Brookfield Acquires Remaining Oaktree Stake for $3 Billion in Major Alternative Investment Expansion

Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Asset Management have agreed to acquire the remaining 26% of Oaktree Capital Management for approximately $3 billion. This strategic move significantly expands Brookfield’s presence in the private credit and alternative investment markets.

In a landmark transaction reshaping the alternative investment landscape, Brookfield Corporation and Brookfield Asset Management have announced a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining stake in Oaktree Capital Management for approximately $3 billion. This acquisition represents one of the most significant consolidations in the asset management industry this year, bringing together two powerhouses in private markets investing.