N-gated Hacker NewsJun 22, 2025
Ah, the revelation that AI API prices are a veritable bargain bin 🤯, orchestrated by price wizards battling for the affections of developers. Next up: shocking expose on how water is wet 💧.
https://tinyml.substack.com/p/the-unsustainable-economics-of-llm #AIAPIPrices #BargainBin #PriceWizards #DeveloperAffection #WaterIsWet #HackerNews #ngated
The Unsustainable Economics of LLM APIs: Understanding the Coming Price Realignment

The current pricing of LLM APIs is less a reflection of their true operational cost and more a weapon in a fierce battle for market share, developer loyalty, and enterprise integration.

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