// Hacker Noon · 13 May 2026

The Silicon Paywall: Why Startups are Losing the Agentic Arms Race

High-context AI agents now cost over $2,000 per seat. This is making it impossible for smaller startups to keep the promise of lower headcount and higher productivity.

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