Steve Eisman Warns AI Boom Depends Heavily on OpenAI and Anthropic

CNBC · first seen 13.08.2026

Investor Steve Eisman highlights a potential vulnerability in the artificial intelligence boom, noting its heavy reliance on OpenAI and Anthropic.

Steve Eisman warns that the AI boom depends on the fortunes of OpenAI and Anthropic.

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