AI moats are a myth in 2026.
If your differentiation is "we use GPT-4" — you don't have a product. Here's what actually creates defensibility.
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AI Moats Are a Myth: What Actually Differentiates AI Products in 2026
The Synthetic Mind | Issue #11 If I have to sit through one more pitch deck that lists "powered by AI" as a competitive advantage, I'm going to start charging a consulting fee for the eye roll alone. It's March 2026. Every product is "powered by AI." Your competitor is powered by AI. Your competitor's competitor is powered by AI. The note-taking app I downloaded last week is powered by AI. The restaurant reservation system I used yesterday is, inexplicably, powered by AI. Saying your product uses AI is like…






