The Latest Breaking News from James Chanos

Elon Musk Says SpaceX Will Fly Orbital Data Centers Next Year—Jim Chanos Isn't Buying It

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) CEO Elon Musk said over the weekend that the commercial space flight giant could prepare to build orbital data centers as soon as next year, but short seller Jim Chanos remains skeptical about the CEO’s claims.

Benzinga · Jul 13

Could AI Pay Americans $1 Million Each? New Think Tank Forecast Sparks Jim Chanos' SpaceX Jab: 'Seems Reasonable'

The AI Futures Project, a non-profit initiative that forecasts the future of artificial intelligence, recently outlined a proposal for a citizen’s dividend by the U.S. government following AI-induced unemployment.

Benzinga · Jul 10

IREN Paradox: Cutting-Edge 'AI Cloud' Powerhouse or Corporate Payout Machine? Jim Chanos Sounds the Alarm on New Executive 'Stock Grant'

IREN Ltd. (NASDAQ:IREN) is rapidly expanding as a dominant ‘AI Cloud’ powerhouse, but a controversial new executive ‘stock grant’ has renowned short-seller Jim Chanos questioning if the firm is becoming a corporate payout machine.

Benzinga · Jul 2

Nvidia's Jensen Huang Downplays AMD Rivalry, Says 'We're Very Different Companies' Following Partnership With OpenAI

Chipmaker NVIDIA Corp.’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO, Jensen Huang, shrugged off concerns regarding competition from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD), following the latter’s recent partnership with ChatGPT-parent OpenAI.

Benzinga · Oct 8, 2025

Famed Short-Seller Jim Chanos Questions AMD's Revenue Forecast Following OpenAI Deal: 'Shouldn't This Deal Bring In More… For $AMD?'

Renowned short-seller Jim Chanos has publicly questioned the financial benefits of the landmark partnership between Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) and OpenAI, suggesting the deal may not be as lucrative for AMD as it appears.

Benzinga · Oct 7, 2025

Short-Seller Jim Chanos Scrutinizes Jensen Huang-Led Nvidia's AI Factory Cost Estimates: 'Well Above What Companies Are Telling Investors'

Just a day after Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) and OpenAI announced a landmark $100 billion AI infrastructure deal, famed short-seller Jim Chanos is raising red flags over the foundational economics of the AI gold rush.

Benzinga · Sep 23, 2025

Michael Saylor Hints At Selling Bitcoin To Fund MSTR Dividends In 'Worst-Case Scenario,' Short-Seller Jim Chanos Calls It 'Financial Gibberish'

Jim Chanos Slams Michael Saylor For Spewing ‘Financial Gibberish’ As He Hints At Selling Bitcoin Or BTC Options To Fund MSTR Dividends

Benzinga · Sep 19, 2025

Short Seller Jim Chanos Says 'China Should NOT Be The Standard' For Financial Reporting As Trump Pushes For Getting Rid Of Quarterly System

Veteran short seller Jim Chanos has sharply criticized the notion of adopting Chinese financial reporting standards in the U.S., saying that the Asian country should “NOT” be a benchmark for financial reporting in the U.S.

Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025

Short-Seller Jim Chanos Bets Against AI Hype, Challenges Brookfield's Data Center Projections Of 10X Growth By 2034

Famed short-seller Jim Chanos has publicly cast doubt on the explosive growth projected for the artificial intelligence (AI) data center market, taking a direct shot at a bullish report from asset management giant Brookfield.

Benzinga · Sep 15, 2025

Famed Short Seller Jim Chanos Targets Oracle For Old 'Accounting Issues,' Says ORCL's $300 Billion Deal Backlog With OpenAI Doesn't Begin Till 2027

Famed short-seller Jim Chanos has publicly questioned the quality of Oracle Corp.'s (NYSE:ORCL) massive new backlog, arguing a cornerstone $300 billion deal with OpenAI is risky, years away from starting, and reminiscent of the company’s past accounting controversies.

Benzinga · Sep 11, 2025