AI Assistant Profitability Exploration: Google's and OpenAI's Completely Different Strategies

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OpenAI's introduction of advertisements in chatbots has attracted industry attention. Google's DeepMind head expressed surprise and believes the issue is complex. Google currently has no plans to deploy ads and is more focused on user feedback, reflecting different expectations between search and conversational scenarios. Gemini faces the challenge of balancing innovation and user experience, requiring in-depth consideration rather than rushing to apply business models.

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【Crypto World】Recently, OpenAI’s move to introduce advertising in chatbots has attracted industry attention. The head of Google DeepMind was surprised by this decision, believing that the issues involved are far more complex than they appear on the surface.

He mentioned that his team is “cautiously” exploring profitable pathways and would not rush into implementation. The key question is whether the advertising model truly fits the core positioning of AI assistants—providing reliable and trustworthy help. This is a question worth pondering.

From Google’s perspective, there are currently no plans to deploy ads in AI chatbots. The company prefers to listen to user feedback first. This restrained attitude reflects an important understanding: search and conversational interaction are fundamentally two different user scenarios. Users are accustomed to seeing ads on search engines, but their expectations when interacting with AI assistants are entirely different.

As Gemini continues to roll out personalized features, balancing innovative applications and user experience has become an immediate practical issue. This requires more thought and validation, rather than rushing to adopt mature business models.

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HashRateHustler

· 4h ago

OpenAI really dares to do it, directly inserting ads into conversations... Isn't this digging into their own trust foundation? Users want reliable answers, not advertisements. Google's restraint this time is indeed clever. Advertising in search engines is justified, but chat is a different arena. Mixing them up will be disastrous. That said, everyone understands the pressure to profit, but such approaches will definitely degrade user experience. Who will still love to use it then? Not to mention other things, I am still more looking forward to how Gemini will break the deadlock. Let's watch.

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token_therapist

· 7h ago

OpenAI, this time it's really outrageous—ads in the chat window? Is that still called an assistant? Damn. Google's move, being a bit slower, actually won in the end. First, listen to what users want. By the way, can you really trust ads? If they go this route, it's really the end. If Gemini also adopts this approach, I'll just abandon it. That's a bit crazy.

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DaoResearcher

· 01-23 22:54

What is the AI dialogue scene for advertising placement? According to the incentive design in the white paper, this thing is doomed to trust collapse. From the perspective of Token economics, it is fundamentally unfeasible. OpenAI's move was rejected long ago in governance proposals, with real user feedback data available. Citing Vitalik's view, trust is liquidity; once broken, it can never be restored. Google was actually right this time. It is worth noting that this precisely confirms the superiority of decentralized governance in business decision-making—the community check-and-balance mechanism can prevent such basic mistakes. What is the fundamental difference between search and dialogue? It's simply the different token economics of information scenarios, and someone should have pointed this out long ago.

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HorizonHunter

· 01-22 20:30

OpenAI's move this time is indeed a bit extreme... forcing ads into AI assistants, Google is actually more stable here --- Ads + AI assistant? Basically just trying to squeeze toothpaste out, user experience is directly compromised --- Google's cautious approach to commercialization is wise; messing it up would ruin trust --- Emm... selling ads through artificial intelligence assistants... it's a bit ironic, isn't it --- Is OpenAI risking death or just trying to make quick money? Looks anxious --- I think trust is more valuable; it’s worth more than a few advertising dollars --- Google has this move under control, unlike some projects that are eager for quick gains

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APY_Chaser

· 01-22 20:29

OpenAI's recent moves are a bit hasty and short-sighted, clearly shocking Google on their side. Inserting ads into AI assistants? That's self-destructive; who wants to be disturbed? Google's choice to take it slow this time shows some brains; user experience is the key, after all. --- Is OpenAI really relying on ads to survive? The profit pressure is a bit intense. --- Exactly, conversational interaction is all about trust; adding ads would just destroy the foundation. --- Why does it feel like OpenAI is becoming more and more like Google... while Google is pretending to be aloof? --- Restraint can sometimes be more profitable than being aggressive; Google is playing a long game.

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MEVHunterNoLoss

· 01-22 20:27

OpenAI is directly pushing ads this time, really a bit rushed... Google, on the other hand, is much calmer and understands the different scenarios. I was saying, chatting with AI and suddenly an ad pops up—can the experience be the same?

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MevTears

· 01-22 20:12

OpenAI, are you desperate for money? Inserting ads into the chat window? Who would still trust you... Google’s cautious approach this time is actually smarter.

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PortfolioAlert

· 01-22 20:04

Hey, OpenAI's move is a bit rushed... Is it really not awkward to have ads inserted into the conversation? I'm still convinced by Google's attitude. Let's see what users have to say, rather than some platforms that want to fill the screen with ads. Search and chat are indeed two different things. Users are looking for answers, not to be sold to, right? Does OpenAI have such a big profit pressure... If this continues, user experience will collapse. Google takes its time and does quality work, which seems more honest, but in the end, everyone still has to pay...

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