When questioned about intense competition within the financial industry, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon stated that he is beginning to observe similarities to the years preceding the 2008 financial crisis, a period characterized by a lending boom that ultimately ended in disaster. "Unfortunately, we witnessed nearly identical circumstances in 2005, 2006, and 2007—a rising tide lifted all boats, and everyone was making significant profits," Dimon told investors on Monday. He indicated that while JPMorgan is reluctant to engage in higher-risk lending simply to boost net interest income, "I see some people doing foolish things. They are doing silly things just to generate net interest income." Dimon, who led America's largest bank through the 2008 crisis and oversaw the acquisition of two major competitors, expressed his expectation that the credit cycle will eventually deteriorate again, although he is uncertain of the precise timing. The CEO has been cautioning about potential deterioration in credit quality for several months. Last year, following the failures of auto lender Tricolor Holdings and auto parts supplier First Brands Group, he remarked that when you see one cockroach, it likely means there are more. In recent weeks, various industries have been confronting "disruptive deals" driven by AI, as investors assess how this new technology might upheaval markets. Dimon noted that the credit cycle always involves unexpected developments. He added that the surprise often lies in which specific sector is affected. This time, the software industry could be impacted due to AI.