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AI compute cost savings may lead to vendor lock-in

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Avery Pennarun has highlighted a potential drawback of cheaper AI compute: the risk of vendor lock-in. Character.ai, for instance, reportedly incurred monthly compute costs of approximately $10 million USD in 2025, as indicated by bankruptcy filings. AI

IMPACT Companies may face increased costs and reduced flexibility if AI compute solutions create vendor lock-in.

RANK_REASON Commentary on AI compute costs and vendor lock-in risks.

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AI compute cost savings may lead to vendor lock-in

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    Avery Pennarun states that cheaper AI compute can come with a catch if your AI locks you into one provider. Character.ai spent roughly $10 million USD a month o

    Avery Pennarun states that cheaper AI compute can come with a catch if your AI locks you into one provider. Character.ai spent roughly $10 million USD a month on compute in 2025 according to bankruptcy filings. Source: BetaKit https:// betakit.com/opinion-ai-is-gett ing-cheaper-i…

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