Aug 17, 2026 · 5 min
AI optimism lifts SanDisk as biotech and social media stumble
Sandisk Gains, EyePoint Tumbles, Snap Sinks on Court Ruling
The episode contrasts investor enthusiasm for AI infrastructure with the clinical and legal shocks reshaping EyePoint and Snapchat.
- 1SanDisk rises as strong Anthropic revenue reinforces expectations for continued AI infrastructure spending.
- 2EyePoint plunges after its late-stage eye-disease treatment fails to meet its primary trial goal.
- 3Snapchat falls after a major court ruling and insider selling, amid broader pressure on social media companies.
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SanDisk’s gains are linked to strong Anthropic revenue, turning one company’s results into a broader signal about AI infrastructure demand.
The brief
SanDisk’s rise reflects a broader bet on AI infrastructure, with strong Anthropic revenue reinforcing optimism that spending will continue.
EyePoint moves in the opposite direction after its late-stage eye-disease treatment fails to meet its primary trial goal, sharply weakening the investment case.
Snapchat also sinks after a major court ruling and insider selling, adding legal and governance pressure to wider concerns about social media.
The episode then widens the AI question beyond markets, examining how Dubai and other cities use technology and long-term planning to manage rapid urban growth.
The smart-cities discussion features Economy of Scale host Jacob Greaves alongside perspectives from AI writer Rohit Krishnan and city expert Estefanía Tapias.
What was said on this episode
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Snap is liable for content it publishes on its platform.
“social media platforms like Snap are liable for what they put out”
Listen at 2:38
Social media platforms have been addictive and deceptive to young internet users.
“they have been quite addictive and deceiving to young Internet users.”
Listen at 2:42
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