STARTUPS BRAG THEY SPEND MORE MONEY ON AI THAN HUMAN EMPLOYEES

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Startups brag about spending more on AI compute, viewing it as a growth marker, while avoiding hiring humans. CEOs claim AI investments replace human roles efficiently, boasting significant expenses on tools like Claude. The rise of the "AI-native company" highlights a push for minimal staff, potentially leading to unsustainable financial practices.