In the realm of AI, OpenAI stands like a giant wielding the Sword of Damocles, causing anxiety among countless AI startups. But is it truly so? This article will take you on a journey to uncover the truth.
One of the biggest concerns for AI startups is being overshadowed by the "regular army" of tech giants with their sophisticated products. They dread hearing someone say, "Isn't this just a shell application?"
A few months ago, OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, stated on a podcast that any startup or product built within the scope of OpenAI's technology would face the fate of being crushed.
However, not everyone agrees with this viewpoint. Eric Olson, co-founder and CEO of AI startup Consensus, publicly challenged Altman, expressing no concern for his own company.
Olson believes that it is acceptable for startups to "clone" in the early stages. The key is to make the product more "substantial" over time through design, user interface, new features, services, and branding.
The article points out that most products only achieve "passable" status, far from "excellent." The difficulty and importance of building an outstanding product are often underestimated.
Consensus was founded on this very principle. They focus on providing an easy-to-use academic search engine, filling a market gap overlooked by Google Scholar.