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Private AI vs Proprietary AI: The Real Token Math in 2026

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Running your own AI model feels like a natural cost-cutting move — until you work through the actual numbers. This episode of DEV.co digs into the full economics of self-hosted versus hosted LLMs in 2026, grounding the conversation in real GPU benchmarks, current API pricing, and the hidden operational costs that rarely appear on a spreadsheet. The analysis is drawn from the DEV.co deep-dive on…