Local AI logic: skip the $20 plan, spend $10,000 on hardware and call it saving money
RexDouglass · x · 2026-09-21
A widely relatable jab at the local AI community: instead of agonizing over a $20/month subscription, enthusiasts spend $10,000 on hardware and tell themselves they're saving money.
The quip nails a familiar psychology—once the hardware cost is sunk, subscription fees suddenly feel unacceptable, justified by vague long-term savings.
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