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AI Feels Like Crypto In 2017, Circle Raises $222M and Anthropic Cracks Down On SPVs

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Show Notes

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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