At the Edge Elad Gil on the future of AI
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Dec 19, 2025 
Elad Gil, a renowned tech angel investor and AI expert whose portfolio includes Airbnb and Coinbase, dives into the complexities of AI integration. He emphasizes that companies may take a decade to fully adopt AI, despite its burgeoning value. Elad discusses the importance of change management and differentiating vendor capabilities beyond simple LLMs. He also explores how AI can transform industries, boost productivity, and reshape job roles. His practical tips for businesses include vendor pilots and daily engagement with AI tools.
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Real Permitting Project Cut Months To Hours
- He described a permitting project where uploading all documents cut approval time from months to hours.
- A human still reviews outcomes, turning a long backlog into near real-time processing.
Enterprise Data Isn't Always A Moat
- Data matters but is both overrated and underrated depending on context.
- True proprietary datasets plus brand moat are rare and often reproduceable given capital and effort.
Start With Easy High-Value Use Cases
- Focus on easy, high-value AI use cases first rather than hard technical problems.
- Capture low-hanging fruit now because many useful opportunities remain wide open.