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Situational Awareness AI hedge fund SEC probe
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The SEC is investigating Situational Awareness, an AI-focused hedge fund founded by Leopold Aschenbrenner that nearly collapsed in July before being rescued by Citadel. Regulators have issued subpoenas to major Wall Street banks seeking information about the fund's trading activities.
- Situational Awareness nearly imploded in July 2026 before Citadel intervened with a rescue deal
- SEC subpoenaed major Wall Street banks for trading information related to the fund
- Leopold Aschenbrenner founded the AI hedge fund that became subject of federal investigation
- Fund went from prominent Wall Street player to regulatory scrutiny within weeks