Where will the AI Horde strike next? AI video, social media, and Hollywood

Founder takeaway

A surge of AI startups into video, social media, and Hollywood is a market signal—not a strategy. Before joining the wave, define the specific entertainment customer, unmet need, and durable advantage that will distinguish your company from thousands of similar entrants.

Why it matters

When many startups pursue the same technological shift, novelty erodes quickly. Clear customer focus and differentiation help founders avoid building a replaceable AI feature in an increasingly crowded market.

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Put it to work

Write one sentence completing: “For [specific customer], we solve [painful entertainment workflow or need] better than the AI crowd because [durable advantage].” If the advantage is only access to the same models, keep looking.