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Making AI an asset, not an expense

MIT Technology Review AITuesday, September 29, 2026 at 10:43 AM

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Making AI an asset, not an expense
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When customers talk about AI costs, the conversation usually starts with token prices and ends with access to the latest, most capable model in the cloud. Do they always need that level of capability?

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Impact
High
Category
Ai
Market relevance
Moderate
Why it matters
AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack. When customers talk about AI costs, the conversation usually starts with token prices and ends with access to the latest, most capable model in the cloud. Do they always need that level of capability? Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Making.
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What happened

When customers talk about AI costs, the conversation usually starts with token prices and ends with access to the latest, most capable model in the cloud. Do they always need that level of capability?

Why it matters

AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack.

Background

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  1. MIT Technology Review AI published: Making AI an asset, not an expense

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Economic impact

Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Making.

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