Navigating Displacement Fears in Crypto and Tech
The debate over AI-driven job displacement has reached a fever pitch in 2025, particularly in the crypto and tech sectors. While doomsayers warn of a coming wave of automation-induced unemployment, figures like David Sacks, the U.S. White House’s AI and crypto czar, and Balaji Srinivasan, former CTO of Coinbase, argue that the narrative is overblown. Their perspectives clash with data from Microsoft’s recent AI susceptibility study, which identifies specific roles at risk of disruption. For investors, the challenge lies in discerning the reality from the hype and allocating capital to AI-augmented roles that will thrive in the evolving landscape.
The Optimistic Case: AI as a Collaborative Tool
David Sacks and Balaji Srinivasan…
