SMRTR AIJan 29, 2026TechCrunch

Guys, I don’t think Tim Cook knows how to monetize AI

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Despite Apple's strong $143.8 billion quarterly revenue, CEO Tim Cook struggled to explain how the company will monetize its AI investments when pressed by a Morgan Stanley analyst. Cook's vague response about creating "great value" and opening "opportunities" highlights a broader Silicon Valley problem where tech giants pursue AI development without clear profit strategies, similar to OpenAI's uncertain path to profitability by 2030.

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