arstechnica ,
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Google might make users pay for AI features in search results

Plan would represent a first for what has been a completely ad-funded search engine.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2024/04/google-might-make-users-pay-for-ai-features-in-search-results/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

nippleteeth ,

@arstechnica I would pay to have the features removed!

steelefortress ,
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@arstechnica Google is contemplating charging for AI-enhanced search results, a move away from its ad-supported model. This would mark Google's first charge for its core search services, adding a paid layer for advanced AI capabilities. The challenge lies in balancing increased operational costs with user demand for AI features, amidst ongoing efforts to maintain quality in search results against AI-generated content.

nazokiyoubinbou ,
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@arstechnica Imagine paying someone else to toss a coin for you.

Now imagine paying someone who messes it up more than half the time, dropping the coin, losing it under the bed, then picking up a different coin and declaring that it is the correct result.

Now imagine that you could just flip a coin yourself instead for free.

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