Rising energy and infrastructure costs may make AI pricier; efficiency is the smarter path
DavidLinthicum · x · 2026-11-06
David Linthicum argues AI may get more expensive as energy and infrastructure costs rise. The smarter path, he says: efficient, purpose-built models plus more transparency about the resources AI consumes.
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