Floundering A.I. ‘Nostradamus’ Hedge Fund Is Rescued by Rival

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Situational Awareness, a high‑flying AI hedge fund founded by a 24‑year‑old, has been rescued by rival Citadel, whose founder Kenneth Griffin facilitated the bailout.

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