Leopold Aschenbrenner Says AI Hedge Fund Will End Leverage After July Losses
Leopold Aschenbrenner said his AI-focused hedge fund will stop using bank leverage after losing 67% in July while remaining up 80% for the year.
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Leopold Aschenbrenner said his AI-focused hedge fund will stop using bank leverage after losing 67% in July while remaining up 80% for the year.
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