People can say that they are not ready to pay for AI, but show the number otherwise.
Earlier this year, a ZDNET/Aberdeen survey among AI assistants found that only 8% of adults said they would be ready to pay additional payments for AI capabilities in their products and services. A Recently CNET study Alexa devices showed uniform cool reception centered around AI.
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However, despite those reports, the number of people paying for AI is increasing.
According to new numbers Roots Report, Google One Service passed only 150 million customers. This is an increase of 50% from February last year, when it passes 100 million customers.
Google One, which began in 2018, provides many useful benefits, such as extended storage space and additional features, on its $ 2 per month and $ 10 per month plan. Although, $ 20 per month AI premium plan Gemini Advanced Plus access to Gemini in Google products such as Gmail and Docs.
The premium AI scheme was introduced in February 2024, which – perhaps not coincidentally – the date that started increasing the Google One subscription faster than before. According to the Google Photo and Vice President of Google One, Shimat Ben-Ayer, the paid tier has “millions” memberships.
A reported CATGPT membership was shown a similar spike in a month ago, with the company making “at least $ 415 million per month” in revenue. There is also a membership $ 20 per month. This price point is also what can be the rumor point point for Apple Intelligence.
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Overall, it seems that most people are still heating AI. If you ask the normal population, they either do not want AI or they are not ready to pay for it yet. But those who Pass There is no objection in paying for AI facilities increased AI.
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