Don’t Delete Your Old Slack. Selling It to AI Can Be ‘Quite Lucrative.’
AI wants your old PowerPoint presentations and Slack messages, and one broker says some companies have been paid a few million dollars.
The concept of data brokerage is gaining traction, and it's not just about collecting personal info. Companies are now looking to sell their old, unused digital content, like Slack messages, PowerPoint presentations, and other internal communications, to AI companies. This trend is driven by the growing demand for high-quality training data to develop and improve AI models.
For talent, this development has implications for their digital footprint and the types of data they create in the course of their work. As AI continues to advance, the value of digital content is increasing, and individuals may want to consider the potential resale value of their work products. This could also lead to new opportunities for professionals who can help curate, annotate, or broker data for AI companies.
What's next to watch is how this market evolves and what types of platforms or brokers emerge to facilitate the buying and selling of digital content. As AI companies continue to seek out new sources of training data, we can expect to see more innovative approaches to data brokerage and new revenue streams for individuals and companies that have valuable digital assets to sell. Talent should keep an eye on this space and consider how their digital output could become a valuable commodity.
Originally reported by entrepreneur.com. TalentNews adds analysis for business & startups readers.