AI Inequality Grows with Frontier Model Access Limits

Access to cutting-edge AI models is becoming more limited as security measures, computational requirements, and government regulations tighten. This trend is leading to a concentration of AI capabilities among major corporations and allied nations, while smaller entities and countries may struggle to keep up. Recent shifts in pricing and token scarcity, along with stricter Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols, are exacerbating this divide. In response, some governments are investing in security enhancements, expanding data centers, and forming international compute partnerships to mitigate the risk of a future dominated by AI 'haves' and 'have-nots'.