Leopold Aschenbrenner Seeks Capital for AI Hedge Fund: FT
toptickcrypto · x · 2026-07-30
Leopold Aschenbrenner, the former OpenAI researcher known for his essay "Situational Awareness," is seeking to raise capital for his AI-focused hedge fund.
According to the Financial Times, the fund has recently held talks with existing investors and lenders. The original poster expressed skepticism regarding the fund's approach to lenders.
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