[Citrini Research Acquired by SemiAnalysis, Founder Plans to Launch New Fund] Beating AI News Flash: James van Geelen, founder of Citrini Research, the publisher of the 'AI Endgame Report,' has sold the company to chip and AI research firm SemiAnalysis. The transaction amount has not been disclosed. Van Geelen will temporarily remain as Citrini's CEO and plans to establish a new fund. Citrini currently has approximately 260,000 subscribers on Substack and gained prominence in February this year with the release of the report 'The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis.' The report envisioned AI rapidly replacing white-collar jobs, sparking market discussions about AI's impact on employment and the economy, and briefly causing noticeable effects on software stocks. SemiAnalysis, founded by Dylan Patel in 2020, has long focused on semiconductor and AI infrastructure research. Patel stated that the acquisition aims to expand research capabilities and explore new forms of investment research in the AI era. Van Geelen has not disclosed specific details about the new fund. This transaction also signifies that Citrini, after rapidly expanding its influence, will further integrate with SemiAnalysis's semiconductor and AI research expertise. [Original Link]