we slow down only when we have cash cows

The discussion revolves around whether AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI intentionally slow down innovation when they have profitable "cash cows." Anthropic's fable model, priced at 50$/1M output, and OpenAI's astra, now at a similar price, are cited as examples. The question is posed whether these companies would slow down if a cheaper, comparable model like grok emerged, or if they would prioritize cost optimization over their stated promises.

This discussion uniquely links the pricing strategies of Anthropic's fable and OpenAI's astra models to a broader debate about AI innovation slowdowns, unlike typical analyses focusing solely on technical advancements.