Ablative Software: Understanding Model Evolution and Market Dynamics
Ablative software refers to software built to fill gaps in models, which is consumed as models improve.
Two years ago, Cognition sold an AI software engineer named Devin for $500; today, it offers the same concept for $20. The software was consumed by the improving models beneath it. This phenomenon, termed ablative software, refers to software built to fill gaps in current models and consumed as the next generation closes those gaps. This trend is evident across various sectors, illustrating how software value diminishes as models evolve.