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Directionally bad – a newsletter about risks of AI centralization

Directionally bad – a newsletter about risks of AI centralization

by sultee·May 23, 2026·3 points·0 comments
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AI Analysis

●MidNiche Gem

Opinionated takes on AI centralization, but it's just another Substack newsletter.

Strengths
  • •Curates high-profile industry moves like Karpathy joining Anthropic with context.
  • •Focuses on the specific tension between open-source and closed AI labs.
Weaknesses
  • •No software, tool, or unique dataset—just text on a standard Substack template.
  • •Competes with thousands of existing AI newsletters without a clear differentiator.
Category
Social
Target Audience

Crypto enthusiasts and AI researchers interested in decentralization

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Post Description

Hello, I'm sultan, a Research Analyst working to analyze and explore the world of decentralized AI. I have launched a new newsletter for everyone curious about where DeAI is going, and what's up with the centralized AI labs. Would be glad to hear your feedback!

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