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The DeepMind trio who built a poker AI are now making money for quant hedge funds

EquiLibre Technologies, an AI lab founded by ex-DeepMind researchers, is now valued at over $500 million. The company leverages AI expertise, initially developed for poker-playing agents, to generate revenue for quantitative hedge funds. This demonstrates a successful transition from academic research to commercial application in the financial sector.

TechCrunch AI·Jun 30, 2026

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