[crazygringo]

> There are about 3 companies competing for any level of serious business regarding AI. Where are you getting anything from?

Three companies is huge. That's the very definition of competition, the polar opposite of monopoly.

> They cost a fortune for now. That won't be the way forever.

Yes, and as costs come down it becomes easier for more competitors to enter the space to build all sorts of other products. Again, a good thing. It's not like the difference just turns into profit. That's not what happens in a market economy.

[bamboozled]

When the prices come down, it won't be a monopoly, but right now building something competitive is nearly impossible for 99% of the world.