Tokens Too Cheap to Meter: AI Inference Cost Collapse

AI inference costs dropped 2.5 orders of magnitude in 2026 alone. Models are 100x more cost-efficient per task. GPU efficiency doubles every 2 years. Specialized models like Jev now cost $42 per billion tokens—cheaper than electricity.

By 2027, running AI will cost less than a single tool call. This inverts the game: AI becomes infrastructure, not product. Incumbents with switching costs (healthcare, finance) win. Startups must compete on quality and UX, not raw capability.

Your moat isn't inference. It's product-market fit.

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