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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HorizonHunter

· 10h ago

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

· 10h ago

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

· 10h ago

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

· 11h ago

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

· 11h ago

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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