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One year ago, Gavin Baker was managing a large AI position. Today he is medium-small. This is not a change in thesis. Baker and Brad Gerstner both remain long SpaceX and AI infrastructure. The trimming is about price, not conviction. CPI at 4.2%. Iran war. Oil at $100. Semis...

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