
Anthropic and OpenAI have cautioned investors about the risks associated with secondary-market tokens linked to private stock. These tokens, which are often traded as proxies for private company shares, may be considered void and could result in legal disputes. The warning highlights the complexities and potential pitfalls of trading in such financial instruments.
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