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AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness plunges this week

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CNBC reports that Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher-turned-hedge fund manager, has seen a sharp downturn in his AI-focused fund, Situational Awareness, this week.

The outlet says the decline has been dramatic after Aschenbrenner’s $45 billion AI hedge fund approach.

CNBC also highlights that the fund’s drop occurred over just a matter of days, underscoring the volatility of the strategy.

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CNBC MarketsHow Leopold Aschenbrenner built a $45 billion AI hedge fund , and lost most of it in days
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