Question
How often do AI buyers want fresh data?
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Short answer
Some buyers want a one-time historical dataset; others want ongoing deliveries, such as quarterly updates, to keep models current. Refresh terms are negotiated in the license, including how often new data arrives and how it is priced.
Part of: How licensing works
Explanation#
Recurring delivery can create repeat income but requires a repeatable preparation process.
Historical depth is usually the starting point; refreshes follow if a first deal works.
Rights and privacy#
- Confirm customer, vendor and employee agreements allow the use
- Remove or de-identify personal details before anything leaves the company
- Approve the final dataset and permitted uses in writing
How licensing works#
A business describes its data, buyer demand is assessed, scope and permitted use are proposed, the data is prepared and de-identified, an agreement is signed, and the approved dataset is delivered. See data licensing for detail.
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