20VC: Cohere Founder on How Cohere Compete with OpenAI and Anthropic $BNs | Why Counties Should Fund Their Own Models & the Need for Model Sovereignty | How Sam Altman Has Done a Disservice to AI with Nick Frosst

In this episode of 20VC, Harry Stebbings interviews Nick Frosst, co-founder of Cohere, an enterprise-focused LLM company. Frosst discusses Cohere's focus on enterprise solutions, training models for workplace augmentation rather than consumer engagement. He touches on the importance of data quality, the limitations of scaling laws, and the potential for AI to transform the workforce. Frosst also shares his thoughts on the hype surrounding AGI, the role of benchmarks, and the balance between open and closed model approaches. The conversation explores the war for AI talent, the impact of AI on income inequality, and the future of AI-driven interfaces. Frosst reflects on building a generational company and the challenges and rewards of the AI industry.