AI's Affordability Crisis
The article highlights the growing affordability crisis in AI, where companies are facing massive costs due to token subsidies. Estimates show platforms like Anthropic and OpenAI are subsidizing token prices by up to 70 times. Recent financial disclosures reveal OpenAI's 2025 losses reached $38.5 billion, with 44% of revenue spent on sales and marketing. As companies shift to token-based billing, businesses are struggling with increased costs, leading to a reevaluation of AI's value. Despite high spending, adoption has remained flat, signaling a potential turning point in the AI industry.