Business · 31 October 2026

Private equity adds AI disruption clauses to buyout loan agreements

Private equity firms are inserting clauses that let borrowers postpone default penalties if artificial intelligence adversely affects their operations, raising concerns among lenders.

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Background only: the clause affects loan terms, not product features directly.

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