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AI software costs surge as vendors shift to consumption pricing

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

AI vendors are moving from flat per-seat fees to consumption-based pricing, making costs unpredictable. Experts warn this could significantly inflate software budgets for businesses. The shift reflects the high compute costs of AI models.

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The move to consumption pricing may benefit vendors but risks alienating customers who face budget uncertainty.
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