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Running AI is so expensive that Amazon will probably charge you to use Alexa in future, says outgoing exec (www.businessinsider.com)
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Running AI is so expensive that Amazon will probably charge you to use Alexa in future, says outgoing exec::In an interview with Bloomberg, Dave Limp said that he "absolutely" believes that Amazon will soon start charging a subscription fee for Alexa

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[–] 27 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Their using the public to train AI. Then charging the public for the AI it trained.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    Yes?

    I'll happily join in bashing Amazon for plenty of reasons, but training an AI is a step that adds significant value to the material. Just like any other product that is an effort that people are willing to pay for.

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