Tag: AI Costs

Why OpenAI Lost Over $38 Billion Despite ChatGPT Raking in Cash

OpenAI's deficit in 2025 exceeded $38 billion. We explain the hidden cost structure of the AI industry and why they are spending so much money despite record-breaking revenue in an easy-to-understand way.

AI Assistant Bill Shock: 50x Increase in a Month? Unpacking the GitHub Copilot Situation

As GitHub Copilot shifts from an unlimited plan to a usage-based pricing model, developers are getting hit with massive bills. We explore the reality of AI maintenance costs and how this will impact us.

In the Era of AI Coding, Why Did Uber Cap Its Developers' AI Spending at $1,500 per Month?

Through the story of how Uber exhausted its entire year's AI budget in just four months, we explain the hidden costs of the latest agentic AI tools and the deep dilemmas facing corporations today.