Skip to content

← All Q&A

What does 'bring your own data' mean for competitive advantage with LLMs?

LLM MoatsAI Product

Drawn from Lutz Finger's Forbes column, LinkedIn writing, and Cornell teaching. Sources are cited inline so you can read the originals.

Proprietary data access separates sustainable advantages from temporary ones.

In this new world of foundation models, data access is key. Bring your own data will be a game-changer for this young industry. Bloomberg launched a massive financial LLM only they could have trained because they had proprietary data access. Data moats offer a more sustainable advantage, and exclusive access to proprietary data can be a significant barrier to entry. But data in itself is not helpful, data needs to create value. This contrasts with scraped internet data that anyone can access.

What Is The Competitive Advantage Of LLMs Like ChatGPT For Your Business? Three Takeaways. · Forbes


Have a follow-up? hello@lutzfinger.com. Or pick another question: all Q&A →