AI labs are buying data from dead startups to train their models

The piece reports that AI labs are purchasing data assets from defunct startups to feed into model training. It cites a crypto startup whose founder sold the code base for roughly $25,000 and is seeking further payment for its data archives. The practice underscores a growing market for legacy data to boost AI capabilities.

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