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March 12, 2026Open Access

The Subsidised Intelligence Illusion: What AI Really Costs When the Platform Isn't Paying

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OIOleh Ivchenko

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Overview

Research reveals the hidden costs of AI in platforms without financial support, suggesting significant implications for users.

Key Points

  • To analyze the economic implications of AI costs on platforms that do not subsidize their use.
  • Conducted cost analysis of AI deployment on various platforms
  • Evaluated market dynamics and user impact
  • Utilized case studies of platforms with and without subsidies
  • Identified significant hidden costs associated with AI services on unsupported platforms
  • Demonstrated that lack of subsidies leads to increased user expenses
  • Found that platforms without financial backing may limit access to AI benefits

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Oleh Ivchenko (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b25b4996eeacc4fcec9ccdhttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18943387
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