Poolside CEO Jason Warner spoke at the HumanX AI conference, emphasizing that companies should focus on application development instead of merely creating foundational AI models. He discussed the importance of intelligence, likening it to electricity. Warner believes those seeking to develop foundation models should fully commit to challenging environments, such as defense, rather than pursuing easier solutions. Additionally, he stated that foundational models should complement a broader product strategy, not stand alone, as competition in the AI market continues to intensify.
Warner emphasized that companies focusing on AI foundation models should prioritize application-building, arguing that intelligence is as vital as electricity.
He believes that companies should not view foundational models merely as capital-raising tools but should integrate them meaningfully into their products.
Warner criticized those merely using foundational models for VC cash, suggesting they should build on existing models instead.
He argued that in pursuing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), one must tackle the hardest challenges rather than opting for simplicity.
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