Everything Inflates Except AI Tokens, Thanks to VC Subsidies
gaganghotra_ · x · 2026-11-12
A lighthearted but pointed observation: while everything else is getting more expensive, token prices feel deflationary. The author credits VCs for subsidizing the entire AI ecosystem, letting users enjoy inference far below true cost.
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