There was a time before use of computer networking technology, so-called "tech", became focused on advertising, data collection and surveillance to support advertising

Around the time the www went public in early 90's Andreesen wanted to license Netscape Navigator to corporations

Whether browser software "has value"

At that time, who wouldn't have said yes (NB. the answwer is still yes)

But, for the last two plus decades, who pays to use a web browser

The efforts to license "AI" to companies seem familiar

Uselessly searching for a legitimate "business model"

The Trojan Horse was free, a "gift"