AI startup Lindy replaces Anthropic's Claude with Deepseek, saving millions as cost pressures mount
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Matthias Bastian
Summary
AI startup Lindy has completely replaced Anthropic's Claude with Deepseek (hosted on US soil) after AI costs exceeded personnel costs. CEO Flo Crivello reports the cost curve "crashed to the ground," saving millions. The move reflects growing cost pressure on AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI as businesses tighten AI spending and turn to cheaper alternatives, particularly from China.
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It's a matter of survival for the business.
Anthropic better get moving on its IPO.
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