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Jan 8, 2026 Discover why high agency is taking precedence over raw intelligence in today's AI landscape. Klarna’s insights and Andre Karpathy's perspectives highlight the shift toward execution over perfection. The debate over building versus buying reveals new strategies for speed and efficiency. The impact of AI on small startups versus large companies raises questions about the future of business. Plus, explore the economic growth predictions for 2026 and how AI could reshape industries and productivity.
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Agency Outweighs Raw Intelligence
- High agency (ability to figure things out and get things done) now outcompetes raw intelligence because AI supplies much of the intellect.
- Neil Patel and Eric Siu argue that combining agency with AI multiplies impact and will be essential going forward.
Klarna's Rollercoaster With AI Support
- Eric references Klarna's CEO tweeting that 2026 is when AI truly hits and that build will win over buy.
- He notes Klarna cut and then rehired support staff, illustrating messy real-world AI adoption.
AI Enables 10x Programmer Leverage
- Andre Karpathy and others feel programmers can become 10x more powerful by chaining AI tools and agents.
- Faster, founder-like execution inside large orgs may challenge incumbents and accelerate small company growth.
