Envision a personal AI assistant tailored to your household, prioritizing privacy and local control by operating offline by default, with the option to go online when needed. This AI is designed to provide a more human-like experience than traditional text-based chatbots.

A key aspect of this innovative AI is its pricing model. Without subscriptions, the core intelligence would be included, with optional small add-ons available later for cosmetic features such as different voices, eye colors, or holiday expressions.

Several questions arise when considering the value and trade-offs of such a personal AI assistant: Does the ability to function offline-first matter, or is a cloud-only approach sufficient? Would the absence of a subscription be a significant advantage? Would you prefer a one-time, up-front price or occasional, small optional add-ons over time?

For those interested in developing such an AI, what price point would be considered comfortable? Additionally, would an optional mode for more intelligent or deeper conversations be desirable, or unnecessary?

This inquiry stems from a personal project initially built for family use, with the goal of understanding how others perceive value and trade-offs in this context.

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