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Not every startup is trying to build a better app or launch a new SaaS tool. Some startups are aiming for massive, world-changing moonshots — the kind that could either make billions of dollars or end up burning a billion dollars in a spectacular failure. These are the startups that aim for the stars, and they’re not for the faint of heart. Recently, Greg Isenberg shared four of the craziest moonshot startup ideas he’s come across, and they’re so ambitious, they make the rest of us look like we’re thinking too small.
Here are the four moonshot startup ideas that are either going to change the world or fail gloriously:
Cybersecurity for AI Models
Picture this: AI models like GPT-4 are incredibly valuable, representing millions of dollars in research and training. OpenAI reportedly spent $500 million training GPT-4. Now, imagine hackers trying to steal these valuable model weights — the actual data behind the AI’s intelligence. A startup could create a cybersecurity solution to protect these valuable AI weights, effectively becoming the Fort Knox of AI assets. This idea is about securing the crown jewels of tech in an increasingly AI-driven world. It’s not just about stopping hackers; it’s about building the ultimate defense for the future’s most valuable assets.
