Field note 05 / Economics

If You're Paying $200 for AI, What $200 of Value Is It Creating Every Week?

A deliberately simple test for separating expensive AI enthusiasm from recurring, measurable value.

Bradley Fernandes31 March 2026First published on LinkedIn

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Core argumentA deliberately simple test for separating expensive AI enthusiasm from recurring, measurable value.