The AI Arms Race: Capital Flows & Billion-Dollar Bluffs with CNBC's Deirdre Bosa + Shannon Murphy of iConnections

Dan Nathan and Deirdre Bosa discuss recent developments in the tech and AI sectors on the Risk Reversal podcast. Deirdre returns after a three-month maternity leave to a significantly changed market landscape, with the NASDAQ up 14% and the S&P 500 up 10%. The conversation focuses on the rapid growth and potential bubbles in the AI market, including emerging threats from Chinese AI models and the competition between leading tech companies like Nvidia, Google, AMD, and OpenAI. They also explore specific deals, such as Apple's new arrangement with Google to power Siri and Snap's collaboration with Perplexity. The episode touches on the economic impact of AI, the ongoing US-China AI race, and investor sentiments. The upcoming challenges and opportunities in the AI sector, both in the US and China, are considered in-depth, alongside broader market implications. After the break, Dan and Guy are joined by Shannon Murphy, Head of Research at iConnections. Shannon shares her journey from academia to Wall Street, and eventually to iConnections, discussing her unique background in theology and its impact on her approach to behavioral finance. The conversation delves into the iConnections platform, which facilitates connections between asset allocators and capital seekers through innovative technologies, including AI. Shannon provides insights into the significant capital flows observed within the platform, driven by evolving market conditions and strategies. The episode also highlights the platform’s global reach and growing interest in diverse investment opportunities across various regions. Show Notes Deutsche Bank explores hedges for data centre exposure as AI lending booms ( FT ) — FOLLOW US YouTube: @RiskReversalMedia Instagram: @riskreversalmedia Twitter: @RiskReversal LinkedIn: RiskReversal Media