Massive data sets are not a commodity for AI

Those of you who follow advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have probably heard data called the "new currency" or the "crown jewels." At the same time, a contingent of people believe data is a commodity. But it can't be both a highly prized proprietary possession and an interchangeable good. With college economics far behind many of us, here's a quick refresher on what makes a commodity a commodity. Data -- accurate, precise training data that teaches models to discover predictive relationships -- does offer the keys to the kingdom.