Thin Is In (11 minute read)
AI is shifting the thick vs. thin client debate, with chat interfaces dominating as the primary way to interact with AI models hosted in the cloud.

Leaders 💼 | 2026-03-02
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AI is shifting the thick vs. thin client debate, with chat interfaces dominating as the primary way to interact with AI models hosted in the cloud.
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