309 clones in 5 days: insane AI trend following
jonathan_wilke · x · 2026-08-26
Jonathan Wilke highlighted an insane phenomenon: a specific project saw 309 clone versions emerge within just 5 days. This data reflects the extreme homogeneity and speed of trend-following in the AI startup space.
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