Its not all due to AI for sure. Market demand is the strongest force. I think in that case for German automakers, China is strong competitor too and affects demand for German cars. At least those workers can buy Bitcoin and become free especially at the current Bitcoin prices.
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All sectors its happening. AI doesnt replace jobs yet. The fake boom caused by money printing causing a bust now demand fallen away as was malinvestment/fake demand and liquidity drying up.