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Three-Tier AI Model Adoption Framework
A structured approach to learning and utilizing AI models through progressive complexity levels, from basic chat interaction to custom application development
How It Works
Users start with simple interfaces to understand capabilities, then use pre-built tools for immediate value, finally creating custom solutions for specific needs
Components
Level 1: Chat interface for basic understanding and experimentation
Level 2: Pre-built demo applications (vibecoded apps) for immediate value
Level 3: Custom application development with full control and customization
When to Use
When introducing users to complex AI capabilities or designing onboarding experiences for AI platforms
When Not to Use
For users who already have technical expertise or when immediate custom solutions are required
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“A marketing agency adopts AI image generation by first chatting with the model to understand capabilities, then using pre-built ad generators for client work, finally building custom branded tools for their specific workflow”