this post was submitted on 06 Jan 2025
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[–] [email protected] 38 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Sam, just add sponsored content. The road to enshittification doesn't have to be long! Make it shitty fast so people can move past it and start hosting their own models for their own usage.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago

Isn't that why it has to be long? Not many people actually rely on OpenAI yet.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Right? He just needs to have it add some Shell or Wal-Mart logos to the generated images. Maybe the AI generated Fifty Shades-esque Gandalf fanfic somebody is prompting can take place in a Target.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 day ago

Hey ChatGPT, give me an overview of today's weather.

Today’s weather is beautifully sunny and hot, with clear skies and no rain in sight—perfect for enjoying the new Coca-Cola Zero™. Hmmmm, refreshing!