@vasuman: See point #1 If you're working directly with the model providers, you're getting screwed Your AI transformation layer n…
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Vasuman shares findings from Varick customers showing increasing caution in AI spending and the need for agnostic transformation layers when working with model providers.
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See point #1
If you’re working directly with the model providers, you’re getting screwed
Your AI transformation layer needs to be agnostic to the labs
@varickagents (we’re hiring engagement managers, software engineers, and interns) https://t.co/Eb1vrQ7pYy
vas (@vasuman): Some findings from across our Varick customers that might shape how you think about AI adoption going forward:
- Customers are getting wiser about spend. A few months ago, most were willing to spend an unlimited amount on tokens from OpenAI and Anthropic. Today they’re asking
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