AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic are losing money as prices for their services rise, but operating costs aren’t dropping fast enough. This could lead to a ‘bubble explosion’ and investors subsidizing usage. Yann LeCun, founder of AMI Labs, warns that if costs aren’t addressed, the market could cool down. He’s pushing for ‘world models’ over large language models, which could benefit his own research. This could be a significant development in the AI landscape, as it highlights the need for sustainable business models and the potential for alternative approaches to dominate the market.