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What a Hedge Fund’s Implosion Says About the A.I. Trade

NYT > Business·July 31, 2026
What a Hedge Fund’s Implosion Says About the A.I. Trade

Situational Awareness, a hedge fund, drew attention from Wall Street due to its highly leveraged trades. The fund nearly collapsed as a result of a wave of market volatility. Its implosion highlights the risks associated with highly leveraged trading strategies. The incident also raises questions about the role of artificial intelligence in such trades.

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