Is OpenAI the Achilles’ Heel of the US Economy? | The Weekly Wrap

Is OpenAI the Achilles’ Heel of the US Economy? | The Weekly Wrap

September 4, 2026 · 26 min

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Steve Eisman discusses the implications of AI spending on the US economy, focusing on OpenAI's potential risks and other financial topics.

Sign up for The Real Eisman Playbook Premium at https://realeismanplaybook.substack.com/ On this episode of The Weekly Wrap, Steve Eisman breaks down the economy’s growing dependence on AI spending. He explains why OpenAI could be the Achilles’ heel of the AI trade, and what its potential failure could mean for the broader economy. Plus, Steve discusses Meta’s latest settlement, where investors could find safety, and more. 00:00 - Intro 02:53 - War, Oil, & Interest Rate News 03:48 - The Dystopian AI Ending, CapEx, & OpenAI 16:41 - Nvidia 18:33 - OpenAI's ARR 19:38 - Meta 22:22 - Book Recommendations 22:56 - Outro Watch my Financial Literacy Masterclass video here: https://youtu.be/u8chA7LC8lU Watch my Masterclass on the 2008 Financial Crisis here: https://youtu.be/4bSCdJTbR8I Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place. Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not…

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