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On the contrary, it is incredibly relevant whether or not the "for profit" system actually makes a profit. If ChatGPT does not make a profit, it is less "leveraging everyone's work into a massive for profit system" and more "leveraging everyone's work into a public good that is provided at or below cost, like a library".

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I'm sure Microsoft invested billions in this company so it could become a library.

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The intentions of some don't change the current reality for many.