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AI's evolving profit model: from knowledge to weapons

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The author initially believed AI's profit model would stem from selling knowledge services. This view evolved to include selling AI capabilities to both attackers and defenders of data systems, given its hacking prowess. The latest perspective sees AI primarily as a potential weapon, with governments or billionaires as the main buyers for offensive and defensive purposes, suggesting an arms race dynamic. AI

IMPACT Suggests AI's future economic drivers may shift towards security and defense applications, potentially escalating into an arms race.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the potential profit models and societal impact of AI, rather than a factual announcement or release.

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AI's evolving profit model: from knowledge to weapons

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    At first I thought the profit model for # AI would be selling valuable knowledge services to folks. Later, news of how great it is at hacking into things sugges

    At first I thought the profit model for # AI would be selling valuable knowledge services to folks. Later, news of how great it is at hacking into things suggested selling it to attackers AND defenders of data systems. Now, I just see it as a potential weapon that could take down…

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