The next leap in AI won’t come from larger models, but from architectures that make intelligence cheaper and more machine-native.
Source
- DCVC, Deep Tech Opportunities Report 2026 (opens in a new tab)1.3Published: 1 Jul 2026
Source thesis
DCVC argues that cheaper intelligence may come from model architecture, specialisation, training and orchestration rather than ever-larger human-facing chat models. It frames AI increasingly as infrastructure used by other software, with machine-oriented economics as the opportunity.