These stocks can insulate investors from AI risk — and they pay dividends, says Jenny Harrington

Financial analyst Jenny Harrington highlighted dividend-paying stocks as a strategic investment to shield investors from artificial intelligence-related market volatility during a recent market analysis this year, as AI disruption continues to reshape various industries. According to Harrington, these traditional dividend stocks offer investors dual benefits of consistent income and relative stability amid rapid technological changes that could potentially destabilize non-dividend growth stocks. The recommendation comes as dividend stocks have demonstrated superior performance compared to the broader market, with many outperforming growth-focused equities that are more vulnerable to AI-driven market shifts. Harrington specifically identified sectors such as utilities, consumer staples, and healthcare as areas where dividend stocks can provide insulation against AI-related volatility while still offering attractive yields to income-focused investors. 'While AI presents tremendous opportunities, it also creates significant market uncertainty,' Harrington noted, emphasizing that dividend stocks can serve as a stabilizing force in portfolios during periods of technological disruption.