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vonneumannstan
on May 21, 2025
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OpenAI to buy AI startup from Jony Ive
You can say the same about any piece of software...
hn_throwaway_99
on May 22, 2025
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Except for those pieces of software like Google Search, MS Windows, Office, Adobe Photoshop, Intuit Quickbooks, etc. etc. etc.
vonneumannstan
on May 27, 2025
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No piece of software inherently makes money on its own... You have to monetize Google search by running ads, Windows by adding subscriptions, etc. Thats not tied specifically to the software that actually drives the value for a consumer
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