Moats in the Age of AI: Rethinking Competitive Advantage in an Intelligent Economy

6 mn readFor decades, business strategy revolved around the idea of the “moat”—a durable competitive advantage that protects a company from competitors. The metaphor, popularized by investors like Warren Buffett, evokes medieval castles surrounded by deep water barriers that prevent rivals from invading. Traditionally, moats came from brand strength, economies of scale, network effects, patents, switching costs, […]