In AI rollups, the moat isn't the model — it's trapped legacy knowledge
curious_vii · x · 2026-10-01
The sticky value in AI rollups lies not in models but in legacy systems and tribal knowledge. As models improve, operators stop telling engineers what they need and tell the model instead — making the engineer optional while the operator remains indispensable.
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