@FinanceYF5: 3/ On the same path, all advantages lie with the big companies. Models, margins, pricing power, distribution, brand — all in their hands. Even if your agent is stronger, you can't bypass their distribution army — so the smart move is not to fight head-on on this path.
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Discusses the comprehensive advantages of big companies in the AI field, including models, margins, pricing power, distribution, and brands, and suggests that startups should not compete head-on.
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3/⚡️ Same path, advantages all in big tech
Models, margins, pricing power, distribution, brand — all in their hands. Even if your agent is stronger, you can’t bypass their distribution army. So the smart move is not to fight head-on on this path. https://t.co/HpgL27huOh
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