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AI Feels Like Crypto In 2017, Circle Raises $222M and Anthropic Cracks Down On SPVs
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This week, we’re back with another weekly roundup to discuss the current AI mania and how it feels similar to crypto in 2017. We then deep dive into Circle's $222M raise, expectations for the Clarity Act, Anthropic's crackdown on SPVs and more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(05:44) AI Today Feels Like Crypto In 2017
(27:12) Circle Raises $222M
(46:15) The Clarity Act
(59:03) Anthropic Cracks Down On SPV’s
(01:10:30) Content of The Week
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