Topic: monetization
The Agentic AI Pricing Puzzle
Agentic AI breaks cost prediction: compute is determined at runtime, not design time. Learn how step-based, outcome, and credit-bucket pricing models handle agentic billing risk.
Multimodal AI vs. Orchestrated Specialists
Multimodal monoliths offer simpler billing; orchestrated specialists deliver 40–60% cost savings. Learn the billing trade-offs for each AI architecture approach.
How Model Velocity Affects AI Billing
AI model releases every 6–8 weeks are making static pricing obsolete. Learn how to build billing infrastructure and credit normalization for model velocity.
The Outcome-Based Pricing Revolution
Outcome pricing is a risk reallocation, not just a new model. Explore how Intercom Fin scales at $0.99/resolution and the billing infrastructure it requires.
AI Token Deflation and the Bill Shock Paradox
Token costs fell 99.6% in two years yet total AI bills are up 30–50% YoY. Learn why reasoning tokens, context inflation, and new use cases consume all the savings.