Cost is the only thing stopping widespread AI job loss, argues tech commentator
CtrlAltDwayne · x · 2026-09-08
CtrlAltDwayne argues that the only thing preventing AI from causing widespread job loss right now is cost: SOTA models like Fable and Astra remain extremely expensive even on top-tier pro subscriptions. Once intelligence at this level gets cheap, he says, we hit a pivotal historical moment. A short opinion piece with no new data.
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