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Drop in GPT-3.5-class inference cost in under two years.
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Straight answers, sourced
Not really — 88% of organizations now use AI in at least one function. The catch: only a slim minority see real profit yet. (McKinsey)
Yes — about $2.5 trillion in 2026, more than the GDP of all but a handful of countries. (Gartner)
Both. Running yesterday’s models got ~280× cheaper in two years. (Stanford HAI)
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