VCs Debate AI Moats: Training-Coupled Harnesses vs. Generic Ones

Investors including Josh Elman, Ruslan and Adam Nash debated AI moats on X: whether harnesses deeply coupled with model training loops will beat generic ones, or whether converging model capabilities let harness-plus-scenario lock-in form durable advantages.

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