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Return to simple, accessible technologies for complex AI systems
Timeframe: Currently happening across AI platforms
What's Changing
Complex AI systems are being built on intentionally simple foundations like markdown files rather than complex programming languages or proprietary formats
Driving Forces
Need for non-technical users to customize AI systems
Desire for transparency and understandability in AI tools
Benefits of simple, text-based formats for version control and sharing
Focus on accessibility over technical sophistication
Winners
- Non-technical users who can now customize AI systems
- Simple, text-based formats and tools
- Platforms that prioritize accessibility over complexity
Losers
- Complex development environments for AI customization
- Proprietary formats that require technical expertise
- Tools that prioritize features over usability
How to Position Yourself
Emphasize simplicity and accessibility in AI tool design
Use familiar formats like markdown for user customization
Focus on what works rather than what's technically impressive
Design for the least technical user in your target market
Early Signals to Watch
Example Implementation
“Instead of requiring users to learn a proprietary scripting language to customize their AI assistant, a platform uses simple markdown files that anyone can edit with basic text formatting knowledge.”