Opinion: AI star talent overrated; timing matters more than ability
bookwormengr · x · 2026-08-06
X user @bookwormengr argues that 'star' talent in AI is overrated, as their success stems not only from hard work and talent but also from timing when the field was less crowded. Now with tens of thousands of AI researchers, young talent is not inferior, and stars may become liabilities due to dogmatic behavior. The post sparks discussion on the value of AI talent.
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