Even if they are momentarily losing money it’s important to note the value add they are providing.
If you increase the price, the value is still astronomical in comparison.
Companies need to find a way to leverage local models in tandem with frontier models to offset the costs.
It’s all about targeting specific workloads with the appropriate AI. These tools are not sentient beings they are tools that need to be properly configured to match the job at hand.
You could use "git clone" or Wikipedia for free. If you mean the value of propagandizing gullible people, yes, there is "value".