Google CEO Sundar Pichai warned that “no company is going to be immune” if the AI bubble bursts, echoing concerns about irrational investment in artificial intelligence. He compared the current boom to the dot-com era, noting that while AI is transformative, valuations may have “overshot.” Pichai also flagged immense energy demands, with AI already consuming 1.5% of global electricity and projected to hit 200 gigawatts by 2030, equal to Brazil’s annual usage. He said AI will disrupt jobs – even CEOs – and urged professionals to adapt to these tools to thrive.

More than half of U.S. homes have lost value over the past year, the largest share since 2012. Zillow reports an average drop of 10% from peak prices, driven by high mortgage rates, recession fears, and cooling demand. Some metros are hit harder: Austin (-20%), New Orleans (-16%), San Francisco (-15%), and in Denver, 90% of homes are down from their peak. Experts stress this is a market normalization, not a crash, as most owners still hold strong equity. Median gains since purchase remain around 67% nationwide.

The crypto market has erased over $1 trillion in value since early October, wiping out all 2025 gains. Bitcoin plunged from a record $126,000 to under $90,000, while Ethereum and Solana dropped more than 20%. Analysts cite Trump’s shock 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, panic selling, and $19 billion in leveraged liquidations as key triggers. Experts warn high leverage and macro uncertainty could deepen losses, even as adoption remains strong.