Changpeng Zhao Says Many AI Companies Won’t Survive

Changpeng Zhao said artificial intelligence is likely to remain a long-term growth industry, but warned that many AI companies may fail as competition intensifies. According to Zhao, the sector is experiencing a surge of new entrants, making consolidation likely as the market matures. He added that even successful AI firms could face significant valuation and price volatility, while new competitors may continue emerging over time. Zhao compared the current AI landscape to previous high-growth industries, where strong technological adoption was accompanied by business failures, shifting market leaders, and periods of sharp investor speculation.