DreamWorks CEO turned VC Jeff Katzenberg says that AI is not going to be a 'zero-sum game' (www.businessinsider.com)

In a recent episode of the "Sourcery" podcast, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the former CEO of DreamWorks and now a venture capitalist, shared his perspective on the future of artificial intelligence. He emphasized that the AI landscape won't result in a single dominant player but rather a diverse ecosystem of successful companies. Katzenberg predicts that by 2026, the industry will witness a "reckoning," distinguishing those that deliver tangible results from those that don’t. His insights challenge the notion of an impending AI bubble, suggesting that while not everyone will succeed, the game is far from zero-sum. WndrCo, Katzenberg's venture firm, prioritizes the evaluation of companies based on human creativity and collaboration rather than traditional benchmarks, which they argue often favor superficial performance metrics. This critical stance reflects a broader sentiment among experts questioning the reliability of existing AI performance evaluations. Concerns are rising that current benchmarking methods may undervalue meaningful innovations in favor of momentary gains, complicating the efforts to identify truly effective AI solutions. As the industry evolves, these discussions may shape the criteria for success in the AI/ML realm, allowing for a more holistic assessment of technological contributions.