SMRTR AIApr 16, 2026Hacker News

The Beginning of Scarcity in AI

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Technology companies are facing unprecedented AI chip shortages, with Nvidia Blackwell GPU rental prices surging 48% to $4.08 per hour in two months while providers like CoreWeave raise prices and extend contracts. Major AI companies including OpenAI and Anthropic are limiting access to their most advanced models, creating a gated system for cutting-edge AI capabilities. This scarcity is reshaping the AI landscape, forcing smaller companies to seek alternatives while driving up industry costs.

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