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Many AI products are priced far below their true cost of service, relying on venture capital to subsidize users.
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50%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
7/7/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 10/5/2026(expired)
Sources
The AI Big Crunch: A Deep Dive into Bubble Deflation and the Return to Rational Value
hackernewshackernews7/6/2026
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