Is there a possibility that OpenAI will allow companies to pay for ChatGPT to recommend their brands or services? For instance, if I'm looking for cereal options and I ask ChatGPT, could it prioritize Kellogg's just because they paid for that spot? With Google already allowing businesses to pay for top search placements, could we see a similar trend with AI like ChatGPT?
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While I see your point, I believe they’re in a growth phase right now. Monetizing through ads could push users towards other LLMs, as there are plenty of free or cheaper alternatives out there.
Sadly, I think advertising is inevitable. Most tech tends to get ruined by capitalism, and I worry that AI will go down the same path. I really hope I’m wrong about this.
I’m hoping that the competition and open-source projects can keep it from getting too bad.
I don't think so. The competition is too fierce for them to compromise quality by allowing paid promotions. They need to keep users happy to stay relevant in the market.
Yeah, but remember what they said about Google? Anything can happen.
That’s exactly what I was thinking! Let's hope it stays that way.
It's likely that OpenAI will find a way to monetize their services as they grow. But it’s important for them to maintain some non-commercial options to keep the trust of their users.
Yeah, like any tech company, they might push monetization. But with current competition, they might be cautious about doing too much that could drive users away.
That’s a good point, especially with how many users are turning away from platforms that prioritize ads over genuine recommendations.
There’s a term for it—enshittification. I’d love to keep this AI quality as it is right now, maybe they could even offer a premium, ad-free version?