How Leopold Aschenbrenner, the ‘golden child’ of the AI trade, was laid low
- Posted on July 31, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Leopold Aschenbrenner's meteoric rise in the artificial intelligence investment sector experienced a dramatic reversal following a pivotal conversation with Citadel's Ken Griffin. Once celebrated as a visionary in tech-focused hedge fund management commanding billions in assets, Aschenbrenner's trajectory shifted unexpectedly, raising questions about leadership decisions and market volatility within the competitive AI trading landscape.
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