DOUBLINE'S COHEN WARNS AI DEBT HEADING FOR BUBBLE

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WED, JUN 3, 2026

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Robert Cohen, director of global developed credit at DoubleLine, predicts artificial intelligence debt will inevitably reach bubble levels, drawing parallels to historical investment cycles in railroads and the internet.

Speaking at the Bloomberg Global Credit Forum in New York, Cohen cautioned that AI-related borrowing mirrors patterns seen in previous speculative investment periods. His warning comes as companies across sectors continue aggressive capital raising in both debt and equity markets. Despite the buildup, Cohen noted that high-quality companies maintain strong balance sheets and healthy cash flow generation. The credit market analyst points to historical precedent as the primary basis for his projection, referencing how previous technological waves—from railroad expansion to the dot-com era—eventually saw debt accumulation reach unsustainable levels. Cohen's remarks suggest investors should monitor AI-driven credit expansion carefully, even as current market conditions appear stable. The timing of his warning aligns with growing scrutiny over how much capital is flowing into artificial intelligence ventures globally.

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