Best AI Model Doesn't Mean Winning: The Scarcity is Trusted Implementation
McDonaghMatthew · x · 2026-08-18
The article argues that as model capabilities become ubiquitous, the competitive focus for AI companies shifts from acquiring the best model to integrating intelligence into real workflows and earning trust. Forward-deployed engineers are identified as key assets who build learning systems within messy customer environments, defining products and turning implementation into a brand moat.
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