
The AI industry is experiencing a significant transition from a startup-style phase to an infrastructure-focused era. This shift is characterized by a surge in token demand and compute bottlenecks, leading to a move towards usage-based pricing models. Market indicators include a 40% increase in GPU rental costs and record growth in cloud services from major providers. This evolution reflects the growing maturity and scale of AI technologies.
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