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AI's real winners won't sell AI, predicts VC Chi-Hua Chien

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Venture capitalist Chi-Hua Chien believes that the companies that will ultimately profit most from the AI revolution will not be those directly selling AI technologies. Instead, he predicts that firms which leverage AI to enhance their existing products or services will be the true long-term winners. Chien's perspective draws parallels to the early days of social media, where he foresaw Facebook's dominance. AI

IMPACT Suggests a strategic shift for businesses, focusing on AI integration rather than direct AI sales for long-term success.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a venture capitalist about the future of AI business models.

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AI's real winners won't sell AI, predicts VC Chi-Hua Chien

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    Chi-Hua Chien saw Facebook coming; now he says the real AI winners won't be selling AI https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/chi-hua-chien-saw-facebook-coming-now-h

    Chi-Hua Chien saw Facebook coming; now he says the real AI winners won't be selling AI https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/chi-hua-chien-saw-facebook-coming-now-he-says-the-real-ai-winners-wont-be-selling-ai/ # AI # Venture # Tech

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/chi-hua-chien-saw-facebo…

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