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Mercor Hits $10B Valuation, Fueling Human-in-the-Loop AI

27 October 2025 at 20:14

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Mercor's $10 billion valuation underscores the growing industry demand for specialized human experts to provide the nuanced judgment essential for training advanced AI models.

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OpenAI’s Patent Strategy: Why the AI Leader Has Far Fewer Patents Than You’d Expect

24 October 2025 at 21:53

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At $500 billion in valuation, OpenAI commands the generative AI market with ChatGPT reaching 800 million weekly active users. Yet despite this dominance, the company holds just 14 granted U.S. patents—fewer than many mid-size software companies. This isn’t accidental. It reflects a calculated strategic choice about what’s worth protecting and what isn’t. A comprehensive analysis […]

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