According to @lisaabramowicz1, Oaktree’s Howard Marks said there may be more opportunity in AI-related equity than debt, a point shared via the linked interview. Source: @lisaabramowicz1 tweet and linked YouTube interview. He cautioned investors to be careful amid bubbly valuations in AI-related names. Source: @lisaabramowicz1 tweet and linked YouTube interview. He added that today’s market seems healthier than in 2000. Source: @lisaabramowicz1 tweet and linked YouTube interview. He also discussed the frightening prospect of huge AI-related job losses. Source: @lisaabramowicz1 tweet and linked YouTube interview. No direct mention of cryptocurrencies or digital assets was included in the summary of the interview. Source: @lisaabramowicz1 tweet.

According to Miles Deutscher, companies are rapidly reducing new hires in favor of implementing AI systems to boost productivity, as evidenced by his decision to halt hiring for his 30-person team (source: @milesdeutscher, June 21, 2025). This real-world shift in workforce strategy by both small teams and major corporations signals a fundamental transformation in labor markets. For crypto traders, such AI-driven operational efficiencies may indirectly support bullish sentiment for AI-related cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects that enable automation, as investors seek exposure to sectors benefiting from increased corporate adoption of AI technology.