YC
Will OpenAI Kill All Startups?
@ Y Combinator
07/14/23
Takeaways
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Michael Seibel
07/14/23
@ Y Combinator
Companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are focused on building Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), not just improving existing AI applications like customer relationship management or search engines.
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Michael Seibel
07/14/23
@ Y Combinator
Historically, major technological changes have created opportunities for startups, as seen with innovations in farming, electricity, and the internet.
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Michael Seibel
07/14/23
@ Y Combinator
Startups tend to have an advantage over established companies during periods of significant technological change, especially when the change occurs rapidly.
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Michael Seibel
07/14/23
@ Y Combinator
The rise of AI tools presents real problems that can now be solved, which were not solvable just a few months ago, indicating a shift in startup opportunities.
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Michael Seibel
07/14/23
@ Y Combinator
There's a distinction between using AI effectively to enhance products and merely claiming to use AI to attract investment without real benefits to customers.
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Michael Seibel
07/14/23
@ Y Combinator
The initial hype around mobile apps was similar to the current AI hype, but high-quality apps that genuinely improved user retention proved their value.
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Michael Seibel
07/14/23
@ Y Combinator
AI is expected to be as impactful as previous technological advancements like mobile technology, open-source back-ends, and cloud computing, making it essential for startups to leverage these tools.
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Y Combinator Cast
07/14/23
@ Y Combinator
The vision behind creating AI technology is to enable others to harness it for value creation, rather than to dominate the startup landscape.
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Y Combinator Cast
07/14/23
@ Y Combinator
Many highly skilled professionals are leaving their jobs to start new ventures because they believe large language models (LLMs) are powerful tools for innovation.
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Y Combinator Cast
07/14/23
@ Y Combinator
This is a pivotal moment in history for launching startups, especially for those who have become domain experts in AI.
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Y Combinator Cast
07/14/23
@ Y Combinator
Just as the iPhone revolutionized app development, the current advancements in AI present a unique opportunity for creative and ambitious individuals to build innovative solutions.
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Y Combinator Cast
07/14/23
@ Y Combinator
While many startups may attempt to replicate OpenAI's offerings, the real potential lies in exploring deeper, second-order insights that can lead to groundbreaking innovations.
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Y Combinator Cast
07/14/23
@ Y Combinator
The current landscape is not just about superficial AI applications; it's about genuinely solving customer problems in innovative ways.
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Y Combinator Cast
07/14/23
@ Y Combinator
Until major companies achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI), their primary focus will be on that goal, leaving a significant opportunity for startups to improve people's lives and businesses with existing tools.
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Y Combinator Cast
07/14/23
@ Y Combinator
Despite concerns that OpenAI might stifle startups, there remains ample room for innovation, and the current tools could lead to a surge of new, exciting startups.