Microsoft and Google Were Bolder Early in the AI Race

Eric Mollick argues that Microsoft and Google were actually more willing to take reputational risks in the early AI race than they are now. He cites Microsoft's rapid GPT-4 rollout and limited retreat after the Sydney episode, saying both companies look more cautious now that the market is clearer.

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