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Mastodon user suggests monetizing employer LLM dependency

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A Mastodon user proposed a strategy for software developers to monetize their employers' reliance on commercial LLMs. The plan involves mandating the use of a company-subscribed LLM, capping monthly token usage per employer, and then profiting from the dependency created. The user sarcastically suggests this approach, highlighting how many employers are already paying significant amounts for LLM subscriptions out-of-pocket. AI

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Mastodon user suggests monetizing employer LLM dependency

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    first, force all your software developing employers to use the centralized, remote, commercial LLM to which your company has subscribed. second, after a few mon

    first, force all your software developing employers to use the centralized, remote, commercial LLM to which your company has subscribed. second, after a few months, limit LLM tokens to 300$ per employer per month. third, enjoy your profits! many employers have made themselves dep…

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