Unverified50% confidenceOpinionExact time
The era of subsidized AI subscriptions is ending, and pricing is beginning to revert toward real API costs
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50%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
10/2/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 12/31/2026
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