AI economicsAI subscriptions: separate capacity from price.
An analysis of SemiAnalysis’s October 5 subscription comparison. Separate token allowances from API prices before drawing conclusions about the value of a plan.
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The Briefing is the Institute’s analysis of selected AI developments, product announcements and economic questions. Each briefing identifies the external source and separates that source’s claims from our interpretation. For research reports and evaluation frameworks, use the Research Library.
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Enterprise softwareAI agents in Webex: who can authorize an action?
An analysis of Cisco’s October 7 Webex announcement, with questions for buyers about data access, permission to act and human approval.
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From the Research LibraryThe Platform Decision Starts With the Work
A draft evaluation framework for defining the work, data access, permissions and acceptance criteria before testing an AI platform.
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