a16z Podcast From Promise to Reality: Inside a16z's Data and AI Forum
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May 2, 2023 
Cody Coleman, CEO of Coactive and an ex-Pinterest and Meta data scientist, joins Sarah Wang, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz specializing in AI investments. They discuss the current AI boom, calling it the 'iPhone moment of AI.' The conversation highlights AI's role in managing unstructured data and enhancing consumer insights while ensuring privacy. They also touch upon the evolution of large language models and the collaboration between humans and AI in competitive gaming, showcasing how technology can elevate performance.
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The Rise of Unstructured Data
- Unstructured data, like images and videos, makes up 80% of internet traffic and will comprise 85% of global data by 2025.
- This data influences consumer decisions, with nearly 80% of people saying user-generated content affects purchasing choices.
Unlocking Unstructured Data with AI
- AI is key to unlocking the value of unstructured data, enabling processing and understanding at scale.
- The sheer volume of visual data presents a significant challenge, requiring new tools and infrastructure.
Data Scarcity and Solutions
- There are concerns about running out of data for training large language models (LLMs).
- However, private data sets, other modalities like audio and video, and AI-generated data offer potential solutions.