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Vertical AI winners are ditching the wrapper for proprietary model training
◆ 75RelevanceOn a story from CB Insights14h ago
Pure API wrappers are becoming harder to defend as the market matures and moves toward specialized solutions. If you want to build a category leader, you must plan for the data collection and compute costs required to develop domain-specific models.
Takeaways
- Proprietary models are becoming the standard for high-valuation vertical AI startups.
- General LLMs may not provide enough depth for long-term vertical dominance.
- Prioritize proprietary data flywheels to support future custom model training.
Read the original at cbinsights.com
14 of the 30 most valuable vertical AI companies now train their own models
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