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The issue comes down to AD revenue. In the end that’s where the bread and butter comes in. Would you trust an AI that is based around AD revenue? I sure as he

The issue comes down to AD revenue. In the end that’s where the bread and butter comes in. Would you trust an AI that is based around AD revenue? I sure as hell wouldn’t. Imagine AI that pushes for more engagement. Instead of getting what you want the first time it takes 4-5 times in small chunks to get the full scope of what you asked. Paid service would be an AI I can trust.

cwmoore 1y ago
Not just AD rev. Behavior mod rev.
- kyboren 1y ago
  Precisely. It's important to understand what modern digital advertising really is: Population-scale digital pimping. They put your ass on the RTB street to turn tricks. You get mindfucked by--and maybe catch some viruses from--any John who wants to take a crack at you. In return, you get this nice cheap TV/Youtube/Gmail/article. Now imagine the value of ChatGPT with a similar mindfucking-as-a-service business model. People are using ChatGPT as therapists, virtual partners, an always-reaffirming and helpful companion. They aren't just exposed fleetingly to ads, they're in bed with them, anthropomorphizing them, "talking" to them more than they talk to their own mother. The opportunity to exert influence over the bitch's behavior and thought patterns is an astronomical-scale goldmine. Population-scale digital pimping is worth trillions. How much is population-scale digital grooming worth?
lotsofpulp 1y ago
People love scrolling through tiktok and instagram videos of “influencers” advertising stuff. For hours and hours. Each day. The question isn’t would HN’s readers trust AI that incorporates advertising. The question is will the broad populace. And I would bet yes.
- fennecbutt 1y ago
  Yup most people just want fats, sugars, salts, etc. And dopamine, especially dopamine. Funny ha ha thing good. Thinking dealing with problem bad. My tribe good. Your tribe bad.

cwmoore 1y ago

Not just AD rev. Behavior mod rev.

kyboren 1y ago
Precisely. It's important to understand what modern digital advertising really is: Population-scale digital pimping. They put your ass on the RTB street to turn tricks. You get mindfucked by--and maybe catch some viruses from--any John who wants to take a crack at you. In return, you get this nice cheap TV/Youtube/Gmail/article. Now imagine the value of ChatGPT with a similar mindfucking-as-a-service business model. People are using ChatGPT as therapists, virtual partners, an always-reaffirming and helpful companion. They aren't just exposed fleetingly to ads, they're in bed with them, anthropomorphizing them, "talking" to them more than they talk to their own mother. The opportunity to exert influence over the bitch's behavior and thought patterns is an astronomical-scale goldmine. Population-scale digital pimping is worth trillions. How much is population-scale digital grooming worth?

lotsofpulp 1y ago

People love scrolling through tiktok and instagram videos of “influencers” advertising stuff. For hours and hours. Each day. The question isn’t would HN’s readers trust AI that incorporates advertising. The question is will the broad populace. And I would bet yes.

fennecbutt 1y ago
Yup most people just want fats, sugars, salts, etc. And dopamine, especially dopamine. Funny ha ha thing good. Thinking dealing with problem bad. My tribe good. Your tribe bad.