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Expert AI clones: Own your data or build on borrowed land

Matt Cretzman's newsletter explains how to create AI clones of experts in under 15 minutes using tools like Gemini Omni. He argues that while these tools are accessible, building within a platform's ecosystem means relinquishing control over data, distribution, and billing. Cretzman advocates for building an independent infrastructure stack, including a knowledge graph and an MCP server, to ensure experts retain ownership of their intellectual property and customer relationships. AI

IMPACT Experts can leverage AI cloning tools to create personalized agents, but must prioritize owning their data and infrastructure to build sustainable businesses.

RANK_REASON This is an opinion piece discussing the implications of AI cloning tools and advocating for a specific infrastructure approach.

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Expert AI clones: Own your data or build on borrowed land

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