Avoiding Death on the Yellow Brick Road
Summary
An in-depth opinion piece arguing there is still a sizable AI application layer to build beyond the core models. It contrasts the Yellow Brick Road approach—horizontal, model-centric setups—with the Rest of Oz, which focuses on vertical, workflow-driven AI that integrates with existing systems. The article offers practical guidance on governance, data flywheels, cost optimization, and building durable, system-level AI offerings.