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Published: 2026-07-225 min read

After burning tens of thousands of dollars and 1.5 billion dev tokens, I finally gave up searching for the "most powerful AI."

Summary: Delegate search to tools optimized for search, and reasoning to models optimized for reasoning. Perform design and validation as cost-effectively as possible, call premium models for complex development, and ultimately distill the results into knowledge and skills.

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https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/k-RBkLc1AdAgFzuXj7F5qQ

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我烧掉上万美元、 15亿开发Token后, 终于放弃寻找“最强AI”

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Siounex Zhao

Holds a dual background in Software Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and a Finance MBA from the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), with 20 years of experience in digitalization, AI commercialization, and comprehensive group management. Deeply versed in the dual-track path of "cutting-edge technology + commercial monetization," having served as General Manager/CEO across multiple tier-1 state-owned enterprises, listed companies, and startups. Expert in the application-layer engineering deployment of Large Language Model (LLM) API fine-tuning, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI Agent architectures. Spearheaded the creation of China's first "AI Smart Matching + Super Individual (OPC)" platform as well as a national benchmark "AI + Education" project. Possesses exceptional capabilities in building AI industry ecosystems, integrating government and corporate resources, and facilitating cross-border deal-making, dedicated to transforming Generative AI into a second growth curve for enterprises.