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AI costs: What would a $100/month budget look like with modest profits?

The cost of AI development and deployment is a significant concern, with current pricing models often operating at a loss. If companies were to aim for modest profits, the monthly budget for AI services, such as coding assistance, could potentially reach $100. AI

IMPACT The economic viability of AI services could shift significantly if profit motives replace current loss-leading strategies.

RANK_REASON The item discusses the economics and potential future costs of AI, rather than a specific event or release.

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AI costs: What would a $100/month budget look like with modest profits?

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    How much does AI cost? I mean real prices not the current loss leading ones If the companies involved were to make a modest profit instead of the current obscen

    How much does AI cost? I mean real prices not the current loss leading ones If the companies involved were to make a modest profit instead of the current obscene losses What would that $100 a month coding budget look like ? # ai # llm # economics