Blogger claims 90% of the world won't pay for AI despite 73% internet use
michalmalewicz · x · 2026-09-17
Blogger michalmalewicz argues AI is a niche thing: it helps you vibe code todo apps, but 90% of the world doesn't care about AI and will not pay for it. He notes 73% of the world uses the internet and is fine with how things work now — implying AI builders vastly overestimate mainstream willingness to pay.
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