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AI firms may monetize free tools via data sales and ads

A Mastodon user suggests that AI companies are intentionally offering free tools to hook users before attempting to monetize them. The user believes that if direct payment fails, these companies will resort to selling user data and displaying pervasive advertisements. This strategy, according to the user, explains why AI companies are willing to spend vast sums of money, as they aim to capture deeper insights into users' lives beyond typical web tracking. AI

IMPACT Discusses potential monetization strategies of AI companies, including data sales and advertising.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece on AI company business models.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · surendrajat ·

    RE: https:// mstdn.social/@theakashmondal/1 16630553988100740 Same as it has always been. Give them a tool and get them hooked. Then see if they can pay for it.

    RE: https:// mstdn.social/@theakashmondal/1 16630553988100740 Same as it has always been. Give them a tool and get them hooked. Then see if they can pay for it. If not, sell their data and insert ads everywhere. Celebration for the AI companies losing money is premature IMHO. Thi…