Your Company’s Old Data Could Be Worth Money — Here’s Why AI Firms Want It

A company’s old records may hold commercial value for AI developers, but data quality, privacy protections, and licensing terms can determine whether an opportunity makes sense – Shutterstock

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A spreadsheet nobody has opened since 2019 might contain something an artificial intelligence company wants badly: useful information that helps its software do a better job. Businesses have spent years accumulating sales records, customer service transcripts, product descriptions, internal reports, and other digital leftovers. Now, some of that information could have commercial value beyond its original purpose.