Market Dynamics - The AI market is experiencing rapid growth, leading to the emergence of brand effects, similar to the early internet era [1] - Brand recognition is becoming a key factor for adoption in the AI space, reducing the need for extensive education or competitive positioning [1] - Market leaders in AI are likely to establish brand monopolies and maintain them until market growth slows down [3] Competitive Landscape - While different AI models may have slight advantages, brand recognition plays a significant role, as exemplified by ChatGPT's widespread awareness [2] - Midjourney, despite receiving no institutional investment, became the market leader by surpassing the quality threshold [2] - Midjourney's continued success demonstrates the potential for brand dominance even with increased competition [3]