Companies Face Soaring AI Bills as Industry Shifts to Paid Models and Launches EU Data Center Consortium

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AI cost shift to paid models increases digital inequality and economic barriers despite infrastructure consortium. | The formation of AION consortium represents a positive step toward EU technological sovereignty and infrastructure development, aligning with SDG 9. However, the shift to paid AI models and token-based billing systems introduces significant financial burdens and potential digital divides, undermining equitable access to technology. The net impact is mixed, with infrastructure bene