How much would you pay for a single AI killer app?

What price would you be willing to pay for a standout AI application? Sam Leffell, a hedge fund executive, has some insights to share. Having explored ChatGPT's predictive capabilities, he frequently relies on this prominent AI tool for both his professional and personal tasks. Earlier this year, Leffell experimented with Google's Gemini and found himself particularly enamored with a feature in Gmail called Polish. This AI-driven tool enhances emails that contain at least twelve words, activated easily with a simple keyboard shortcut: Alt+H on Windows or Option+H on Macs. "This Polish feature is, without a doubt, the most beneficial aspect of Gemini," he remarked. The efficiency it brings is impressive. "Writing emails now takes a fraction of the time it once did," Leffell stated, acknowledging that while he still makes fine-tuning edits, the process has become significantly quicker and more effective. However, the story took an unexpected turn when he decided to cancel his Gemini subscription after finding it lacking compared to ChatGPT. To his surprise, the Polish feature vanished shortly thereafter. "That caught me off guard," he noted. "Now, I'm paying Google a monthly fee just to access this tool that polishes all my emails. It’s remarkable how valuable I find it." The entry-level subscription for Gemini is priced at $20 per month, which can feel steep for a single feature. As AI continues to evolve, users like Leffell are left contemplating the true value and cost of these innovative tools in their daily lives.