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Claim Text: One approach is explicit cross subsidies — using profits from one service or customer base to offset losses from another.
Simplified Text: One approach is explicit cross subsidies using profits from one service or customer base to offset losses from another
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Claim Maker: The author
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Subject Tags: Finance Technology
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM (6 months ago)

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OpenAI Is Making the Mistakes Facebook Made. I Quit.

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/11/opinion/openai-ads-chatgpt.html

A former OpenAI researcher resigned, criticizing the company's decision to introduce ads on ChatGPT, fearing it will lead to user manipulation. The author argues for alternative funding models to avoid exploiting user data and ensure broad access to AI tools. She proposes cross-subsidies, real governance, and independent control of user data.

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