(1) GenAI is fundamentally different than software:
| Software | GenAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Field | Mature | Young, world's most rapidly growing |
| Reaching solution | Easy to plan, agile linear run to first solution that works | Complex research & discovery in huge solution space, many possibilities, aspects |
| Solution nature | Deterministic, binary – works or not, stable | Probabilistic – continuous, multi-faceted, unstable |
| Validation, monitoring | Easy to validate, QA, automate | Complex – requires benchmarks, metrics, evaluation methods, user feedback |
| Skills | Algorithmic approach, linear thinking, bottom-up | Creative, curious & careful non-linear thinking, top-down |
(2) R&D of GenAI is fundamentally different than software:
GenAI R&D requires unique expertise & approach –
Don't waste precious effort & time!