ET Soonicorns Summit 2025: Building real defensibility—a unicorn panel to dive into the hard truths of AI moats

In an age where generative (Gen) AI models are increasingly open-source and entry barriers are dissolving, the defining question for India’s burgeoning tech ecosystem has shifted. It’s no longer just about being AI-powered; it’s about building a lasting competitive advantage. For the nation’s celebrated unicorns and ambitious soonicorns, the key to market leadership lies in constructing formidable “AI moats”—strategic, defensible barriers that protect against the commoditisation of artificial intelligence.