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AI models are solving frontier scientific problems, such as open mathematics, indicating a shift from summarization to novel knowledge generation.

Impact: Accelerates R&D cycles and creates new opportunities in biotech, materials science, and physics.

— from AI Accelerates Frontier Science and Startup Strategy · a16z Podcast· Jun 26, 2026

The 'jagged frontier' of AI capability means models can perform high-level tasks (like winning math olympiads) but fail at simple tasks (like telling time), leading to 'jagged adoption' in the enterprise.

Impact: Enterprises must individually identify the exact 'jagged' points of the technology to determine where it actually fits within their specific operational workflows.

— from The Great AI Divergence: Enterprise Adoption and Geopolitics · The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis· Apr 16, 2026