One reason is that it means "general AI" is likely farther away. If it were close, they wouldn't need to spend resources on sucking pennies from their free users.

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jennyholzer 16 hours ago | parent [-]

"general AI" is a lie.

if you believe in "general AI", you are a sucker.

if you believe in "general AI", you have been conned. Welcome to America.

	▲	fwip 14 hours ago \| parent [-]
		I think you're right, but the people investing in AI seem to believe otherwise.