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The AI Trade

Jul 30, 2026 · 19m

Summary

Microsoft surged 15% on record cloud growth, while Meta dropped 10% amid AI spending concerns. A hedge fund founded by ex-OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner faces margin calls after AI stock losses. The EU designated ChatGPT and Roblox under strict Digital Services Act rules. Finally, airlines are using AI for dynamic pricing, potentially raising fares for travelers.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Accenture and Spotify ad operations Show intro and daily tech headlines Microsoft earnings: Cloud growth and Copilot users Meta earnings: AI spending and cloud plans Samsung earnings: AI chip demand surge Situational Awareness hedge fund margin calls Sponsor: Toyota trucks Sponsor: Even G2 smart glasses Sponsor: Scribe workflow AI EU DSA designates ChatGPT and Roblox AI-driven airline pricing strategies Sign-off and SVB/First Citizens ad
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