New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: Is the freemium model the future for AI-platforms?

Ask HN: Is the freemium model the future for AI-platforms?
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Due to the associated costs of integrating LLMs into products, many services rely on free trials that convert into monthly subscription plans. Does it make sense to introduce something in-between? For example, after having used the Cursor IDE, I'm still hesitant to pay for a subscription. If Cursor offered a freemium model supported by ads, e.g., in the chat tab, I would gladly tolerate them to use the service for free. Function calling agents are only getting smarted and can be configured to determine the relevant moments to serve ads during interactions, using high-level contextual + demographic information. Also, ads would be showcased separately from the LLM's response, with clear messaging to as why they were shown. Does this approach make sense? Could it make freemium models sustainable without much disruption to the user experience? The visuals on my website is the only way to fully articulate this idea. Feedback would be much appreciated. https://ift.tt/QIxYfVB

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