I think the issue is that there is no future for a trustworthy AI that doesn't completely cannibalize their ad revenue cash cow.
Like, who wants to use an AI that says things like, "... and that's why you should wear sunscreen outside. Speaking of skin protection, you should try Banana Boat's new Ultra 95 SPF sunscreen."
Yeah, but isn't the idea to cannibalize your own products before someone else does?!
In any case, consumer chatbots isn't the only way to sell the tech. Lot's of commercial use too.
I don't see why ads couldn't be integrated with chatbots too for that matter. There's no point serving them outside of a context where the user appears to be interested in a product/service, and in that case there are various ways ads could be displayed/inserted.
"Based on the research I have available wearing sunscreen with a SPF at or greater than 95 is the most likely to prevent the harmful effects of sunburn".
Go to google -> Search "sunscreen" -> (Sponsored) Banana Boat new Ultra 95 SPF sunscreen
> Like, who wants to use an AI that says things like, "... and that's why you should wear sunscreen outside. Speaking of skin protection, you should try Banana Boat's new Ultra 95 SPF sunscreen."
On the other hand, their history suggests most people would be fine with an AI which did this as long as it was accurate:
> ... and that's why you should wear sunscreen outside.
> Sponsored by: Banana Boat's new Ultra 95 SPF sunscreen…"
Like, who wants to use an AI that says things like, "... and that's why you should wear sunscreen outside. Speaking of skin protection, you should try Banana Boat's new Ultra 95 SPF sunscreen."