StrictlyVC Download Elad GIl is hoping to teach old companies new tricks with AI
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Jun 3, 2025 
Elad Gil, a solo capitalist and AI investing pioneer known for backing stars like Airbnb and Stripe, dives into the evolving world of artificial intelligence. He discusses how AI is revolutionizing company scaling and enhancing team efficiency. Elad also examines the nuances of human-AI relationships, highlighting risks like bias in education. He shares insights on AI tutoring's societal implications and the need for businesses to adapt amid the competitive landscape, emphasizing the delicate balance between founder involvement and delegation.
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AI's Efficiency Limits Today
- AI currently enhances efficiency but does not reduce teams tenfold.
- Massive leverage on people appears in AI-driven roll-ups of people-intensive businesses.
Humans Form Relationships With AI
- Some people form relationships with AIs like ChatGPT or Claude for advice.
- These AI companions might influence individuals like real persons do.
High Safety Bars For AI
- AI is held to much higher safety standards than people despite improvements.
- The right bar for AI adoption may be matching human performance in risks like driving.