Essay Readout: Generative Tech Begins by James Currier
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Essay Readout: Generative Tech Begins by James Currier

E173 • Jul 23, 2023 • 19 mins

This is an essay readout using an AI voice clone of NFX general partner, James Currier. Generative Tech is the next step in software. It’s a new level of human-machine partnership. It turns deep learning engines into collaborators to generate new content and ideas nearly like a human would. This area is so new, and moving so fast, you can have an advantage in your chosen area in a few months… for now.

Key Points

  • Generative tech signifies a new era of human-machine collaboration, enabling the creation of original content across various media and potentially transforming the internet topology from centralized content retrieval to real-time, edge-generated unique pieces.
  • The rapid advancement and accessibility of open-source generative AI models are driving down costs and fostering a surge in experimentation, offering founders a unique opportunity to leverage these technologies to create innovative startups and disrupt traditional markets.
  • To capitalize on the generative tech wave, founders should act swiftly to secure their position in this fast-evolving landscape, focusing on creating defensible, network effect-driven businesses that integrate seamlessly into existing workflows or consumer behaviors.

Read the full essay here - https://www.nfx.com/post/generative-tech

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