40% of training cost is data
Data acquisition and preparation account for the majority of large language model project budgets.
90% of datasets are reused
Most AI models rely on publicly available web data, limiting originality and quality.
60% of AI initiatives fail due to data quality
Poor data quality is the leading cause of project derailment in enterprise AI deployments.
3–4 months to assemble datasets
Typical timeline for sourcing, cleaning, and validating usable training data for production models.

Data: The Critical Bottleneck in AI Advancement

While model architectures continue to evolve, the primary constraint for next-generation AI is access to high-quality, relevant training data. As the industry scales, the limitations of existing datasets threaten the pace of innovation and model performance.

Key Data Challenges in AI Development

  1. Escalating costs for data acquisition and preparation
  2. Overreliance on recycled or low-quality web data
  3. Significant project delays due to data sourcing and validation

AI teams face increasing pressure to deliver results, but are constrained by the availability, quality, and relevance of training datasets. Manual curation and annotation processes are time-consuming and resource-intensive, often leading to extended project timelines and suboptimal outcomes.

“The future of AI will be defined not by model architecture, but by the quality and diversity of its training data.”

Organizations that prioritize data quality and originality gain a measurable advantage in model accuracy, robustness, and deployment speed. Investing in proprietary, expertly curated datasets is essential for maintaining a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Ooak Data delivers enterprise-grade datasets, tailored to the needs of leading AI teams. Our solutions accelerate time-to-value and ensure your models are trained on the highest quality data available.

Why Leading AI Companies Choose Ooak Data

Proprietary datasets: Access original, high-quality data unavailable elsewhere. Dataset curation: Receive datasets tailored to your specific use case, curated by industry experts. Data annotation: Leverage our proprietary tools and expert annotators for multimodal data labeling.

Our clients include global technology leaders and fast-growing AI innovators. We understand the unique challenges of scaling data pipelines for production-grade models.

With Ooak Data, you reduce project risk, accelerate deployment, and maximize the impact of your AI investments.

Contact us to learn how our data solutions can transform your AI training workflows and drive measurable results.

Our data solutions are designed for scalability, security, and compliance, supporting the most demanding AI applications in production environments.

“Ooak Data’s curated datasets enabled us to accelerate model development and achieve state-of-the-art results.”

We partner with leading organizations to deliver data that meets rigorous quality standards, ensuring your models are trained on the most relevant and accurate information.

Our expert team manages the entire data lifecycle, from sourcing and curation to annotation and validation, so your AI initiatives stay on track.

By streamlining data operations, we help you reduce costs, minimize delays, and focus on model innovation.

Ooak Data is committed to advancing the field of AI by providing the foundational data required for breakthrough performance.

Comprehensive Data Services for AI Teams

From proprietary dataset access to custom curation and annotation, our offerings are built to support enterprise-scale AI development.

We combine advanced technology with deep industry expertise to deliver data solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.

Our flexible engagement models ensure you receive the right data, at the right time, for every stage of your AI project.

Industry-Leading Quality Standards

All datasets undergo rigorous validation and quality assurance processes, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and compliance with enterprise requirements.

Partner with Ooak Data to unlock the full potential of your AI initiatives with data you can trust.