Daniel Miessler • 4/6/2026

Inference Costs Are Not Sustainable

This article discusses the unsustainable nature of current AI inference costs, particularly for heavy users of models like Claude. The author argues that as AI harnesses and models improve, usage and costs will only increase. Solutions proposed include multi-model harnesses that route tasks to appropriate models (from expensive high-end to cheap local ones), cheaper models, and hybrid cloud/local setups. The piece serves as a wake-up call for developers and tech professionals to plan cost-effective AI strategies now.

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#cost optimization #Model Routing #Local Models