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The Ben & Marc Show

Build Your Startup With AI

May 9, 2024
01:15:18
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The Ben & Marc Show features a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz discussing how small AI startups can compete with Big Tech, reasons why data is overrated, and comparing the AI boom to the internet boom. They cover topics like building foundation models, AI application in business, the evolving AI landscape, AI revolution in travel and healthcare, and the dark side of capitalism in tech companies.
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Quick takeaways

  • Having unique data is overrated as the sheer amount of data available reduces its marketability.
  • Utilizing proprietary data internally can enhance competitiveness by improving operations and decision-making.

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The Value of Proprietary Data in the Brave New World of AI

Proprietary data is often touted as the key to success, but the belief that having unique data is a major advantage may be overrated. While some specialized data sets like population genomic databases may hold value, for most companies, the sheer amount of data available on the internet diminishes the uniqueness and marketability of proprietary data. Despite the narrative that data is the new oil, the lack of a robust marketplace for data transactions suggests that its value may be less significant than commonly believed.

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