Models, Harnesses, and Workflows: The Three Concentric Rings of AI
matanSF · x · 2026-07-30
The author proposes a framework of three concentric rings to understand AI development:
- The Model
- The Harness
- The Company/Workflows
All three are growing rapidly, and your overarching thesis on the AI space ultimately comes down to your belief regarding their relative velocities.
Quoting @martincasado, the post highlights the ongoing industry vacillation regarding harnesses: models are the only magic (less harness is better), post-training plus harness creates a winner-takes-all model provider market, or harnesses hold independent value separate from the model.
Related event: The Three Concentric Circles of AI Development(2 posts)→
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