AI ROI is Being Repriced
gerardsans · x · 2026-07-12
- This analysis argues that AI ROI is being repriced: token costs double every 45 days, but productivity gains are largely capped at around 5%.
- The author points out that generative AI costs are growing faster than visible efficiency gains, causing the gap between the two to widen continuously.
- It also notes that high IPO valuations are running ahead of reality; Chamath's team feels the marginal returns of adding more tokens are diminishing, suggesting an overall plateau.
- Conclusion: Many companies will eventually face an "ROI reckoning".
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