Cory Doctorow uses the metaphor of selling "picks and shovels" to critique the business strategies of major AI companies. He suggests that if these companies were truly confident in their AI products and their long-term profitability, they would focus on developing and selling their own core offerings rather than primarily providing the infrastructure or tools for others to build AI. This approach implies a potential lack of faith in their own ultimate success or ability to monetize their primary products. AI
IMPACT Critiques the business models of major AI companies, questioning their long-term strategy and confidence in their core products.
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