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AI Economics for Dummies

  • Nicolas Hoizey
  • 12 June 2026
  • AI, society
  • 20 reactions
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https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/ai-economics-for-dummies

As AI companies get ready to go public and we get a deeper look at their inner workings, it’s only natural to have questions about their finances, like “Do they make money?” and “How?” Here are a few examples to help the average layperson understand the business side of AI.

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    Was a good laugh that one :) Then not funny once you realise it's all true.
    • 12 June 2026, 16:35
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    @ewen exactly! Mixed feelings… ????????
    • 12 June 2026, 16:38
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