Just my perspective on AI and profit

Reddit r/artificial / 5/13/2026

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Key Points

  • The author argues that many companies struggle to profit from AI not because AI lacks value, but because there is insufficient guidance on how to implement and use AI tools effectively.
  • They describe a current “Implementation Valley,” meaning a gap between having access to AI tools and achieving efficient, real-world usage.
  • The core action they recommend is investing time in learning and applying AI tools well, even if it initially takes effort.
  • They note why existing profitable companies hesitate to switch—adopting new tools involves risk—while suggesting profits will emerge once best practices and efficiency are established.

So I've been seeing a lot of articles about companies and startups struggling with AI. People saying AI is replacing jobs, companies aren't getting profit from it, you know?

But here's what I think: Companies are using all these AI tools, right? But there's no proper guidance on how to use them. That's the real problem. There are so many tools out there now, but people still don't know how to use them properly and efficiently.

What's really happening is that people are investing time in learning. And yeah, it takes time. Even though all these tools are available, people are still learning how to leverage them in the best way.

What I call "The Implementation Valley" — that's where we are right now. That gap between having the tools and actually knowing how to use them efficiently. People need to invest more time learning.

I understand why existing companies are worried. If something already makes you profit, why switch? Why spend time learning something new? It's a risk.

But I think once everything settles—once people really figure out how to use these tools efficiently—that's when the real profit will come. That's when the real use of AI will actually take place.

So right now, people just need to invest more time in learning these tools. That's it. Learn them now, get efficient with them now, and then you'll see the real benefits later.

That's just my perspective, you know?

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