The Download: dead startups fueling AI and interspecies communication
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI labs are buying data from dead startups to train their models When Keelan Miskell began winding down his crypto startup, he didn’t think its data was worth much. But he’s…
This week's edition of The Download explores the rise of AI labs purchasing data from failed startups to train their models. One example is former crypto entrepreneur Keelan Miskell, who sold digital archives of his shuttered business for tens of thousands of dollars to AI companies. This emerging market caters to AI labs as they encounter limitations in public and synthetic datasets, seeking authentic records to train their agents.
However, the practice invites scrutiny over legal and ethical implications. The piece also delves into the progress of interspecies communication, highlighting how advancements in technology and AI are enabling researchers to decipher animal languages, shedding light on the inner workings of various species and potentially offering insights into human cognition.
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