This article argues that the true competitive advantage in enterprise AI lies not in foundational models, but in controlling the 'operating layer' where AI is applied, governed, and improved.
Why it matters
This perspective shifts the focus from the AI models themselves to the infrastructure and processes that enable their effective deployment and management within businesses. Controlling the 'operating layer' allows companies to integrate AI seamlessly into their workflows, ensure compliance, and continuously refine AI performance, creating a more sustainable and defensible competitive edge than simply adopting the latest models.
Think of AI like electricity. While the power plant (AI model) is important, how you wire it into your house and control it (the operating layer) is what really matters for using it effectively. Companies that control this 'wiring' will have a bigger advantage.
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