
AI Ate My Homework: The Challenge for Startup Differentiation
Just a couple of years ago, AI startups—especially those built around language models like ChatGPT—were viewed with a mix of skepticism and FOMO. Everyone was asking, “Is this just another ChatGPT wrapper?” If the answer was yes, VCs generally took a pass. Fast-forward to 2025, and it turns out large language models are quickly becoming the bedrock for everything from customer service to code generation. It’s not just about wrapping ChatGPT; it’s about embedding AI into the very DNA of tomorrow’s tech infrastructure.