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Early adopters who experiment gain a competitive edge in the AI‑driven economy.
  • Naval points out that those who adopt the newest models first reap disproportionate benefits.
  • The advantage compounds as AI tools become more capable and integrated.
  • He likens this to early internet users who capitalized on Google and YouTube.
  • The edge manifests as higher productivity, better insight, and market positioning.
  • Consequently, waiting for “stable” versions can be a strategic disadvantage.
NavalNaval00:37:33

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“You can always have an edge like people who early adopt technology always do if you adopt the latest technology first.” — Naval
Early adoption advantage
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“I remember early on when Google first came out, I used to use it a lot in my social circle. People would ask me basic questions and I would just go Google it for them and look like a genius.” — Naval
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AI Anxiety and Action

Naval attributes much of the fear surrounding AI to a lack of understanding. He advocates for hands‑on exploration as the antidote, arguing that active learning reduces anxiety and creates a competitive edge. Early adopters who experiment gain disproportionate advantages in the AI‑driven economy.

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