The AI industry’s race for profits is now existential
THE SO WHAT
When analysts talk about an AI monetization cliff, they're really saying the subsidy era is ending — models need unit economics, not just benchmarks. If you're building on underpriced APIs, assume those rates are temporary and design your stack so you can swap providers or bring workloads in‑house without blowing up your P&L.
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