So let's talk about the impact of AI on trading, right. And how that technology is kind of reshaping behavior and what it ultimately means for investors. It's interesting.Well, first of all, AI is certainly the investment theme of the last few years, right. It's no coincidence that chat GPT was released in November 2022. That's really when that bull run dates to.So no coincidence there. But in terms of using AI, I I would say right now there are people trying to do it. I think right now some of the algorith ...

Social Media & Political Polarization - Social media algorithms prioritize engagement over truth, rewarding outrageous content and contributing to the spread of misinformation [5][6] - By 2026, Europol predicts that 90% of online content may be synthetically generated using AI, exacerbating the spread of sensationalism and misinformation [6] - Echo chamber effect on social media reinforces existing beliefs by continuously feeding users similar content, trapping them in ideological bubbles [7][8] - Misinformation and conspiracy theories propagated online can fuel real-world aggression and threaten democracy, as exemplified by the January 6th attack on the US Capitol [9][10] - Governments may utilize social media to control dissenting voices and manipulate narratives, even in seemingly democratic countries [11] - Governmental powers can manipulate social media to their own advantage, building up their own narrative and neglecting other views, ultimately resulting in polarizing opinions and misinformation [12][13] - Far-right parties leverage social media to market their ideological perspectives, gaining support, especially amongst young voters [14] Solutions & Countermeasures - Countries should adopt media literacy programs to teach students to critically analyze news sources, recognize bias, and identify misinformation [16] - Individuals should take responsibility for verifying information and seek a range of perspectives from reputable sources to break free from ideological bubbles [16][17] - Lateral reading, or checking multiple reputable sources, should become a habit in digital consumption to combat misinformation [17] - Collective efforts are needed to demand accountability, prioritize education, and foster critical thinking to rebuild public discourse grounded in truth [18]

Competitive Advantage - Data is the primary pillar for a durable competitive advantage among model providers [1] - Algorithms are IP that the industry will eventually learn [2] - Compute can be acquired by spending more money [2] - Data is an area where a long-term sustainable competitive advantage can be produced [2]