What is a product?
A product is not simply an AI-generated prototype or a clever prompt. Many impressive creations are being showcased on the internet, but mere prototypes or demos do not constitute a product. A real product requires real users, a real market, and a solution to real problems. Despite the widespread availability of powerful AI tools, very few companies have managed to create a genuine competitor to established platforms like YouTube, Figma, Google, or Instagram.
This is not due to a lack of intelligence or know-how, but rather because building a product is far more complex than simply assembling individual components. A product's success hinges on its ability to engage and satisfy users. If a creation fails to attract users or solve meaningful problems, it is merely a toy, not a product.
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