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For decades, businesses have been built on top of a discrete application layer, each application with its own interface, its own data silo, and its own learning curve. I believe this application layer is going away; replaced by an agentic layer that connects companies closer to their data than any application ever could, increasing revenue and enabling more creative, strategic, and genuinely fun human productivity.

Beyond business, AI has lowered the barrier to entry for creative and technical work in amazing ways. Someone with an idea but no technical background can get a working prototype in front of people. An absolute beginner can get a personalized tutorial and learning plan based on their needs and learning style. AI doesn't (and shouldn't) replace the depth that comes from real learning and craft. But it does let more people get to the starting line.

However, none of this matters if the people building these systems don't take safety seriously. As these models get more powerful, companies have a responsibility to build with empathy and well-defined safety practices. Consumers and stakeholders deserve to trust and understand what's being put in front of them.

- Emery