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AI companies subsidize customers, selling services below cost

AI companies are reportedly offering substantial subsidies to their customers, making the cost-benefit analysis appear favorable. These subsidies are so significant that they are akin to selling $100 bills for only $5. This practice raises questions about the true economic viability of AI services without external financial support. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the long-term sustainability of AI business models reliant on heavy subsidies.

RANK_REASON The item expresses an opinion about the business practices of AI companies, rather than reporting on a specific event or release.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "AI's happiest customers cite cost-benefit calculations that depend on truly unimaginable subsidies from the AI companies, who are basically selling $100 bills

    "AI's happiest customers cite cost-benefit calculations that depend on truly unimaginable subsidies from the AI companies, who are basically selling $100 bills for $5 apiece." 🤣 https:// pluralistic.net/2026/06/06/app lied-counterescatology/ # AI