26 August 2026

Application companies may keep advantages despite model commoditization

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  • Even as AI models become widely available, companies building applications on top of them could maintain competitive advantages by focusing on real business results rather than just model quality.
  • Durable advantages will come from owning customer data, coordinating workflows, and structuring pricing around actual outcomes delivered rather than usage.

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