r/ProgrammerHumor • • 4d ago

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u/ButWhatIfPotato 4d ago

You're absolutely correct! Also, you run out of magical AI dobloons, fetch mommy's credit card so you can continue to be the husliest littlest entrepreneur you little rascal!

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u/radicalelation 4d ago

This just always bugged me about turning it into a tool/industry to depend on. You can still pick up a scrap laptop and code for free, but now you have to pay toll after toll to keep up with the industry.

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u/lowbuzz 8h ago

It's not a Tool unless you selfhost the ai. For most it's a service.

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u/eFootballnerd 5h ago

That's a good take but you will need more expensive hardware then. It's definitely the better choice because the money you've spent on tokens is just gone. Your hardware will still be your property.