Edition: April 26, 2026

The cost of AI is a complex question that cannot be answered without context, with factors such as environmental impact, human competency, and financial minutiae to consider. The price of tokens, the basic unit for selling AI model input and output, varies greatly depending on utilization, hardware, and model. Companies are reevaluating their approach to token usage and cost management as AI investment reaches $285.9 billion in 2025.

Cal.com's decision to abandon open source licensing has sparked debate in the developer community, with some arguing that AI poses a significant threat to open source code security, while others claim that open source has proven to be more secure than proprietary code. Top open source developers, such as Linux kernel maintainer Greg Kroah-Hartman, disagree with Cal.com's stance. The move has also led to criticism and opportunities for competitors to attract Cal.com's former users.

A 13-acre property in Mill Valley is being offered in exchange for Anthropic equity, with the homeowner seeking to diversify his investments in AI. The property, purchased for $4.75 million in 2019, is currently occupied by a high-profile VC. The deal would allow the buyer to retain 20% of the upside value of the shares exchanged.