Decision Intelligence

Decision Intelligence

AI is Cheaper, Faster... and More Expensive Than You Think

AI is getting cheaper, but don't slash your budget just yet

Aug 20, 2025
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Is GPT-5 dazzling or disappointing? When expectations are astronomical, disappointment is inevitable. But that’s an us-problem, not a GPT-problem, and it’s the result of ChatGPT straddling two incompatible narratives: is it a stepping stone to superintelligence (great for fundraising) or a practical product (great for billions of users)?

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