Bailey Warns AI Bubble, Affleck Backs Hollywood AI, Nvidia’s $1.3T Bet, SEC Hunts SpaceX-OpenAI Scams

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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that heavy investment in artificial intelligence could trigger shocks in financial markets. He said the central bank is monitoring the sector closely as companies attract valuations worth trillions of dollars.

Bailey cautioned that investors currently expect every major AI business to succeed, but history shows that not all market leaders survive. He cited the rise and disappearance of Netscape as an example of how quickly technology markets can change. Bailey said the UK must ensure its financial system is resilient enough to withstand a correction in AI-related asset prices. He also highlighted risks including cyber attacks and deep fake videos, including fabricated images showing him fighting Nigel Farage. The governor called for greater cooperation with technology companies to trace the origins of deceptive AI content. Despite the risks, he said AI could strengthen economic growth and help policymakers work more efficiently.

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Ben Affleck offered a measured view of artificial intelligence during a discussion about technology and Hollywood this week. Speaking after attending President Donald Trump's AI lunch with technology executives, Affleck said his greatest concerns involve children's education, academic standards and responsible use. He said he is not worried about a Skynet style takeover or AI displacing the entertainment industry in a meaningful way. Affleck argued that filmmakers become less fearful once they understand the technology and recognize its limitations. He described AI as another technological advancement that could provide tools for film and television production.

Earlier this year, Netflix acquired Affleck's AI company Interpositive in a deal reportedly valued at $587 million.

The company's small staff joined Netflix, while Affleck remained involved as an advisor. Affleck also discussed Artist Equity, the production company he founded with Matt Damon and Jerry Cardinale and its effort to expand profit participation for entertainment workers.

Nvidia shares have risen about 21% in 2026, but investors are watching October for a potential acceleration. The market has yet to fully price in the company's projected 70% revenue growth for fiscal 2028 That outlook depends heavily on spending by major AI hyperscalers, whose data center capital expenditures could increase from nearly $800 billion this year to $1.3 trillion in 2027 Nvidia is believed to have early insight into those plans through customer demand forecasts and supply chain preparations. Several hyperscalers could reveal their 2027 capital expenditure guidance during third quarter earnings reports beginning in October. Such announcements may provide confirmation of Nvidia's growth expectations and force investors to reassess the stock's valuation. Using fiscal 2028 earnings estimates, Nvidia's price to earnings ratio could fall to roughly 14, compared with an argued long-term fair multiple of 30 If the company meets expectations and receives that valuation, its shares could more than double by the end of fiscal 2028

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed separate cases accusing private fund advisors of misleading investors about access to pre-IPO shares in companies including SpaceX, OpenAI, XAI, Kraken and SandboxAQ. The SEC alleges Owen Meyer and Meyer Global Management raised at least $18.5 million from nearly 100 investors while misappropriating at least $1.27 million.

Investigators say Meyer used investor funds for personal expenses including more than $18,000 at a strip club and diverted money intended for private company investments. The SEC also claims Meyer falsely reported SpaceX and OpenAI investments, charged undisclosed fees and transferred hundreds of thousands of dollars to personal accounts and relatives. In a separate case, former naval officer Christopher Dennelly and Jacob Frankel were charged with allegedly defrauding 35 investors of more than $8.7 million through Beyond Alpha Ventures. Authorities say the pair falsely listed SpaceX and XAI as holdings, circulated fabricated account statements, and promoted returns as high as 153 percent. The SEC alleges Dennelly misappropriated more than $1 million, while Frankel misused more than $340,000 and lost millions through risky trading.

Frankel denied the allegations and blamed Dennelly, while Dennelly did not respond to requests for comment. Prosecutors have charged the pair with securities fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy, and the SEC is seeking penalties repayment and an industry ban for Maya.

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