The Digital Press

AI models will inevitably incorporate advertising as a business model, which could help sustain their development and lower costs for users. Despite concerns, ads might be a practical way to manage pricing and expand access to AI services.

Why it matters: Ads enable tiered pricing, making AI accessible to more users while funding expensive model training.

The big picture: AI models are becoming commoditized; sustainable revenues require new business strategies beyond subscriptions.

The stakes: Without ads, AI providers may struggle to cover soaring costs, limiting innovation and user reach.

Commenters say: Many acknowledge ads are inevitable but worry about concentration of control and influence over information by few companies.