More or Less #104: AI Clones, Commoditized Ads, and the Cult of Trust
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Jun 20, 2025 Explore the AI talent wars as major players like Meta and OpenAI vie for top innovators. Discover how AI is reshaping advertising strategies and challenging brands to maintain emotional connections in a commoditized market. Delve into the paradox of capitalism as AI impacts profit margins and job landscapes. Hear about the evolving dynamics for founders in tech, emphasizing trust and community, and understand the shift in marketing strategies from traditional methods to more authentic, attraction-based approaches.
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Meta's AI Talent Recruitment
- Meta is recruiting AI product leaders closely aligned with Safe Superintelligence.
- This reflects a talent war, with non-researchers driving product-focused AI development.
Product Execution Beats Research
- AI breakthroughs may be less about fundamental research and more about product execution.
- Success increasingly depends on applying AI effectively rather than pioneering new models.
Commoditization of AI Research
- Cutting-edge AI research commoditizes quickly, shifting focus to product and infrastructure.
- Managing data, building pipelines, and user experience become key differentiators.