Grok usage nerf sparks debate on the risks of betting on one AI provider
Teknium · x · 2026-11-08
A developer who built many life-admin automations on Grok says this week's usage nerf and apparent intelligence drop made him rethink relying on a single AI provider that can 'rugpull' users without notice. Teknium amplified the thread, reigniting debate over self-hosting.
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