The freemium model, which offered services like Google Search for free by leveraging user attention for advertisers, is becoming obsolete. Artificial intelligence is poised to disrupt this model by diminishing the value of advertising revenue streams that previously subsidized free services. This shift suggests a future where users may need to pay directly for services that were once offered at no cost. AI
IMPACT AI's advancement may force a shift from free, ad-supported services to paid models.
RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing the potential impact of AI on existing business models.
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