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.
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