AI chatbots are shifting towards an ad-based model, similar to the path social media took, raising concerns about privacy and user experience deterioration. The move towards optimizing for engagement and ad revenue may result in a similar negative impact seen in social media platforms, such as intrusive ads and data exploitation. This trend highlights the potential risks and challenges of monetizing AI through advertising.
AI Chatbots Following Social Media’s Path with Ads
AI chatbots are shifting towards an ad-based model, similar to the path social media took, raising concerns about privacy and user experience deterioration. The move towards optimizing for engagement and ad revenue may result in a similar negative impact seen in social media platforms, such as intrusive ads and data exploitation. This trend highlights the potential risks and challenges of monetizing AI through advertising.