Furthermore, most people use a free version of AI and would stop using it if it cost them anything
Do companies tend to use the free version too?
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akwd169@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago“Inference is not typically run at a loss”
Bro thats called cherry picking
Businesses work on cash in cash out
Right now AI companies make way less cash than they spend overall when you dont include investments
Furthermore, most people use a free version of AI and would stop using it if it cost them anything
Explain how to pivot to profit when the investments dry up, were all waiting
rambling4491@feddit.online 3 weeks ago
akwd169@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Do rhetorical questions add to the conversation?
rambling4491@feddit.online 2 weeks ago
It’s not a rhetorical question or a “gotcha” moment. I’m simply asking you to clarify your point. Could AI companies survive on their subscription model alone if they increased their prices?
pennomi@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I’m not saying they’re healthy, I’m saying that inference is the one profitable part of their business.
They’re all going to die because training costs dwarf the inference, and training doesn’t generate ANY revenue.