The AI Paradox: When Smart Isn't Cheap Enough

Microsoft's Nadella is sounding the alarm on AI's sneaky paradox: companies are losing critical operational knowledge while hemorrhaging money on premium models, even as tech giants like Meta rapidly backtrack on controversial features. Meanwhile, the real plot twist is happening in the shadows—major US companies are quietly ditching expensive AI for cheap Chinese alternatives, proving that good-enough beats brilliant when your budget's on fire.