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The DeepMind trio who built a poker AI are now making money for quant hedge funds
Summary
EquiLibre Technologies, a Prague-based AI lab founded by three ex-DeepMind researchers, is now valued at more than $500 million.
Why It Matters
Signals increasing investor interest and capital allocation in AI startups.
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