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One vital aspect of this discourse is how companies view the cost of AI agents. If priced similarly to human labor, there’s a risk that businesses might exclusively view them as tools for cost-saving measures and labor replacement. This could hinder potential innovative uses of AI, as companies might overlook opportunities to leverage AI for broader strategic innovations rather than simply as cheaper replacements for current employees.
In reflecting on the capability of these agents, observers stress that if OpenAI is charging such a premium, each agent must deliver significantly more value than its human counterparts. Therefore, a $20,000 monthly price tag for an agent must reflect its ability to produce outputs that far exceed the contributions of several employees combined.