{
  "id": 1011917,
  "title": "Stop using AI: Nithin Kamath to founders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/stop-using-ai-nithin-kamath-to-founders",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-15T09:57:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/why-zarodhas-nithin-kamath-is-asking-founders-to-stop-using-ai/articleshow/133260000.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zerodha's founder Nithin Kamath has advised startup founders against making artificial intelligence (AI) the main focus in their investor pitch decks. In a recent post on X, Kamath criticized the increasing number of startups that start their pitch decks with claims about using AI, stating that it has become too common in the industry. He argued that AI has now reached a point where it is considered a \"table stakes\" requirement, and founders should show what sets their product apart from others instead of using AI as a selling point. Kamath explained that mentioning AI does not automatically make a startup stand out or warrant funding, as investors still need to see the problem being solved and the value the product provides. He also warned that starting a pitch deck with AI could make investors lose interest, as most serious venture capitalists (VCs) would likely ignore such presentations. Additionally, Kamath highlighted that the ease of creating professional-looking pitch decks using generative AI has led to an increase in similar presentations, making it harder for startups to differentiate themselves.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Nithin Kamath advises founders against making AI main focus in pitch decks.",
    "AI now considered table stakes, founders need to differentiate product.",
    "Mentioning AI not enough to warrant funding, investors need problem solution."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}