Beyond Harnesses: Building Vertical AI Tools Remains a High-Alpha Strategy
pvncher · x · 2026-08-10
Responding to the prediction that "no one will talk about agent harnesses by the end of 2026," a developer offered a different perspective. They argued that this take assumes models are only good for writing backend software.
Pointing out that models can now author 3D models, draw sprites, browse the web, and interact with countless domains, they emphasized that building efficient tools tailored for specific verticals remains the highest alpha strategy available.
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