Overview
Offer AI capabilities through cloud-based platforms. It's about democratizing access to advanced AI tools and models without the need for in-house expertise.
Examples
- Google Cloud AI
- Amazon SageMaker
- IBM Watson
- Microsoft Azure AI
- OpenAI's API
How to cite
Faster Than Normal. “AI as a Service Business Model.” fasterthannormal.co/business-models/ai-as-a-service. Accessed 2026.
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