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Don’t shoot the messenger: Episode 15

AI Market economics and how it evolves

John Babatola

John Babatola

CTO August 10, 2026

Show Notes

In this episode, John and Ryan dive into the complex economics driving the artificial intelligence sector, specifically examining the three key layers of AI infrastructure from compute to models. They discuss the debate surrounding whether the price of AI services will trend downward due to increased supply or continue to rise as demand scales. The duo also analyzes the critical balance companies must navigate between investing in inference capabilities to generate immediate returns and allocating resources to training for long-term growth. As they look ahead, the founders evaluate the sustainability of current AI margins and the intense competition among market players.

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