THE ECONOMICS OF AI
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AI ECONOMICS · INTERACTIVE GUIDE
The real cost of AI: API vs. local LLMs
The token price is only the beginning. A practical framework for comparing APIs, rented GPUs, and hardware you own—with a calculator to challenge the assumptions.
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