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Vertical AI wins by indexing the data general models can't see

◆ 65RelevanceOn a story from TechCrunch AI12h ago

This validates the strategy of building specialized agents for hyper-local or private data environments where general LLMs fail. Your moat in regulated industries isn't the model, but the pipeline for ingesting fragmented, non-public protocols and ordinances.

Takeaways

  • Moats are built on private data general-purpose models cannot access.
  • Fragmented local regulations create high barriers to entry for horizontal incumbents.
  • Investors still value 'Harvey for X' plays targeting specific professional niches.
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