You're inventory, not a customer, when it comes to Big AI
thisdudelikesAI · x · 2026-09-08
A pointed observation circulating on X: when it comes to Big AI, people "aren't customers, they are inventory" — your data and engagement are the harvested assets. Replies suggest this should already be obvious to everyone. A sharp jab at free AI products' business models.
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