Anthropic’s new Claude models cost double previous versions, with a two-tier system that restricts high-risk queries
Industry data shows AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are losing billions annually despite rising prices
Experts predict top-tier AI tools will cost $20,000+ per user per year within two years
Cursor, a major AI coding app, sends 100% of its revenue to Anthropic and remains deeply unprofitable
Local AI models and open-source alternatives emerge as counterpoints to increasingly expensive and controlled systems
The price shock heard round the tech world
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