SMRTR AIOct 19, 2025Wired

Can AI Avoid the Enshittification Trap?

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Artificial intelligence could fall victim to "enshittification," where tech platforms start by serving users well but gradually degrade quality to maximize profits once they dominate markets. As AI companies face pressure to recoup massive investments, they may introduce sponsored recommendations, higher fees, and reduced service quality, potentially corrupting AI's role as a trusted decision-making companion.

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