YC
Why AI Hasn’t Blown Our Minds…Yet
@ Y Combinator
09/05/24
Takeaways
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Michael Seibel
09/05/24
@ Y Combinator
The hype around AI often leads to two sides of the debate: some believe it's overhyped while others think it's underhyped.
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Michael Seibel
09/05/24
@ Y Combinator
Many AI demos look impressive, but the actual products often fail to deliver and aren't widely used in real-world applications.
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Dalton Caldwell
09/05/24
@ Y Combinator
AI is being deployed to enhance customer support, which is crucial because current customer service experiences are notoriously bad.
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Dalton Caldwell
09/05/24
@ Y Combinator
AI is already making a massive impact by improving customer service, even if it doesn't meet all expectations.
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Dalton Caldwell
09/05/24
@ Y Combinator
Even if AI fails in many areas, its success in transforming customer service will still have a significant impact on the world.
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Michael Seibel
09/05/24
@ Y Combinator
Developers are experiencing a different reality with AI tools like GitHub Copilot, which significantly boosts their productivity.
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Michael Seibel
09/05/24
@ Y Combinator
The divide in AI usage is clear: developers benefit more from AI tools than non-developers, leading to a profound impact on productivity.
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Y Combinator Cast
09/05/24
@ Y Combinator
The gig economy, exemplified by services like DoorDash and Uber, represents a significant shift in how we interact with services through technology.
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Y Combinator Cast
09/05/24
@ Y Combinator
The ability to push a button on a screen and have real-world actions occur, like ordering a ride or food, is a revolutionary change that didn't exist before smartphones.
YC
Y Combinator Cast
09/05/24
@ Y Combinator
While AI's current applications may not seem groundbreaking, they are already changing things behind the scenes, particularly in developer productivity and customer support.
YC
Y Combinator Cast
09/05/24
@ Y Combinator
AI is already making a profound impact on the world, even if its most transformative use cases are yet to be invented.
YC
Y Combinator Cast
09/05/24
@ Y Combinator
The excitement around AI comes from the potential for unseen improvements in areas that are currently problematic, which is why funding new tools and founders is crucial.
YC
Y Combinator Cast
09/05/24
@ Y Combinator
Innovations in AI take time to develop and often require entrepreneurs to build upon initial ideas, as many use cases have yet to be invented.