Anthropic launches Claude Whiteboards and Sheets

As major AI labs expand into application layers by launching products like whiteboards and business dashboards, small developers face mounting pressure regarding their defensibility. The author argues that generic features and thin wrappers are no longer viable, leaving niche data, end-to-end workflows, personal trust, and direct distribution as the four remaining moats for solo builders. While distribution via search and AI platforms remains heavily exposed to supplier risk, maintaining proprietary data upkeep and localized workflows provides lasting protection. Open article →