In the AI age, taste beats function: competition shifts up the stack
vaibhavbetter · x · 2026-10-22
The author argues AI has turned function into a cheap commodity, so product competition shifts toward taste. Those combining taste with the ability to build at scale using AI will win; those racing only on speed of shipping function won't get far — and taste-driven products may deliver the best experiences since the internet began.
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