The AI hedge fund went from "the talk of Wall Street" to "subject of federal subpoenas" faster than you can say "diversify your portfolio."
In Brief
Posted:
5:23 PM PDT · August 24, 2026
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Situational Awareness, the AI focused hedge fund that was Wall Street’s fleeting obsession, is having a very bad month.
The fund’s abrupt downturn can be chalked up to a risky strategy of borrowing money to purchase stocks.
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