When Everyone Has the Same AI Tools, Moats Shift Back to Distribution and Trust
sebpaquet · x · 2026-10-01
In a discussion on AI leveling the playing field, StartupsILike argues that when everyone has access to the same tools, the edge reverts to the old moats—distribution, trust, and customer relationships—so founders who already own one of them are the better bet.
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