LLMs are gutting analyst firms: free instant insights vs. expensive research paywalls
DavidLinthicum · x · 2026-09-08
The author argues traditional analyst and research firms are failing as LLMs deliver instant, free, customized market insights that replace expensive paywalled reports. If AI can produce tailored answers on demand, the case for paying premium prices for generic research erodes fast — a direct business-model threat to the analyst industry.
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