This metric is especially useful when AI services are scaling quickly and leaders need to know whether falling model prices are actually improving economics. For the wider cost structure, see AI TCO Framework.
Glossary entry
Cost per Inference
The average cost incurred each time an AI system generates one response or prediction.
Why it matters
Cost per inference matters because it gives leaders a simple but powerful way to compare AI usage behaviour against adoption and business value.
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