Occam's razor - AI companies paused development to stop burning cash and switch to maximizing profit. If they can't break even, they'll get a government bailout. Expect ads and price hikes.
Summary
AI companies are pausing development to focus on profit through monetization strategies like adding ads and increasing prices, with potential government bailouts if they fail to break even.
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