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Plaid for AI Memory

For: AI app users who want to switch between different AI tools

Buildability

The Problem

Users get locked into specific AI platforms because switching means losing all context, memory, and conversation history

The Solution

A service that securely ports user memory, context, and preferences between AI applications without exposing sensitive data

Why Now?

AI adoption is accelerating but users are getting locked into specific platforms due to accumulated context and memory

Build MVP in 7 Days

Day 1

Build simple export tool for ChatGPT conversations

Day 2

Create import script for one competing AI platform

Day 3

Test with 10 power users who want to switch platforms

Day 4

Validate people will pay for memory portability

How to Validate

Survey AI power users about lock-in concerns

Test manual memory transfer service

Gauge demand from new AI platforms wanting to steal users

Revenue Model

Transaction fees on memory transfers, subscription for ongoing sync

Competitive Moat

Network effects from supporting multiple platforms, user trust in data handling

Risks to Consider

AI platforms may block memory portabilityTechnical complexity of maintaining compatibilityPrivacy and security challenges with sensitive data

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