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Published Aug 22, 2023

Is Nvidia overpriced? Plus, price targets, GodMode demo, and more! | E1795

Jason Calacanis and Sunny Madra tackle Nvidia's market valuation, debating whether it's overpriced amid a rapidly changing AI hardware landscape, while examining the ethical implications of AI data training through book piracy and showcasing groundbreaking AI advancements in voice tech and creative applications.
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  • Book Piracy

    Book piracy presents significant challenges and ethical dilemmas in the digital age, especially with AI data training. highlights how stolen books are readily available online, often used by AI models like OpenAI for training purposes 1. He explains that while piracy might seem unnecessary in the West due to affordable book prices, it remains prevalent in emerging markets where access to books is limited 1. adds that open-source models could help clarify the data used in AI training, emphasizing the need for transparency 2.

       

    Common Crawl

    The use of common crawl and public data for AI training raises both opportunities and piracy concerns. describes Common Crawl as a nonprofit initiative that democratizes access to web data, previously exclusive to large corporations 3. This data is now crucial for AI development, allowing small startups and individuals to access high-quality crawl data. notes the potential for comparing historical web data to understand AI's evolution, highlighting the transformative impact of such resources 3.

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