The Deployment Company, Back to the 70s, Apple and Intel (stratechery.com)

OpenAI has announced the establishment of the OpenAI Deployment Company, backed by over $4 billion in initial investment, aimed at helping organizations effectively build and deploy AI systems. This new venture will also include the acquisition of Tomoro, an AI consulting firm that will contribute around 150 deployment specialists to kickstart operations. OpenAI intends to embed engineers directly into client organizations to identify where AI solutions can yield the most significant business benefits, particularly as competition intensifies with firms like Anthropic achieving rapid enterprise adoption of their AI models. The significance of this development lies in the strategic shift towards top-down implementations of AI within enterprises, reminiscent of the initial waves of computing in the 1970s. This approach suggests a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and scaling AI capabilities to replace traditional roles in various sectors, echoing sentiments that AI will drive significant workforce changes. As companies like Google also ramp up efforts with forward-deployed engineers in their cloud divisions, the broader implication is a clear movement towards integrating AI technologies deeply into business functions, aiming for measurable improvements in productivity and profitability.