CJ Desai on Demonstrating Value in AI Software

A software executive discusses models, data and switching costs.

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No Priors: AI, Machine Learning, Tech, & Startups
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24 ene 2026
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RESUMEN

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Desai argues that AI software vendors need to show concrete use cases and a clear path to value.

  1. 1ModelsDesai expects models to remain important.
  2. 2DataHe identifies a continuing need for data storage.
  3. 3ValueHe says vendors must demonstrate value quickly.

Conclusiones

  1. Models and data remain important.
  2. Other layers will evolve.
  3. Customers need a clear reason to switch.
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The software stack

CJ Desai discusses which parts of the software stack may remain important as AI applications evolve.

CJ Desai discusses which parts of the software stack may remain important as AI applications evolve.

He expects language models to remain part of many AI applications and identifies data storage as another continuing need.

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A case for switching

Desai argues that the surrounding software will evolve and that vendors must show customers clear value.

Desai argues that the surrounding software will evolve and that vendors must show customers clear value.

He says a case for switching from older software should explain how quickly the new product delivers value and which formerly difficult use cases it enables.

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