# The Squeeze on AI Innovation: A Leaner Machine
## The Cost of Progress Is Getting Out of Hand
Nothing like an astronomical bill to put a damper on innovation! Recent insights suggest that the cost of hardware and usage for AI, specifically large language models (LLMs), is beginning to act like that friend who always borrows money and never pays back—excessive and unwelcomed! Here’s the lowdown:
### Key Points
– **Billions at Stake**: The financial burden in hardware and running costs for training LLMs is making wallets cry harder than a toddler denied candy.
– **Need for Leaner Models**: Experts are waving flags for AI models to shed some weight! Yes, it’s that time again! LLMs need to switch to a diet of low-cost, high-efficiency snacks.
– **Innovation Halting**: Reduced costs and more efficient models could pave the way for creative breakthroughs in AI—think of it as a buffet where more people can join without the risk of bankruptcy!
– **Calls for Change**: A chorus of techno-optimists suggests that major players need to innovate the innovation process itself. Sounds like a new reality show: “So You Think You Can
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.wired.com/story/how-do-you-get-to-artificial-general-intelligence-think-lighter/
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