{
  "id": 9757333,
  "title": "10 Friday AM Reads",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/10-friday-am-reads",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-25T10:30:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Big Picture",
    "slug": "the-big-picture",
    "url": "https://ritholtz.com/2026/09/10-friday-am-reads-517/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "My end-of-week morning reads:\n\nTokens are becoming so inexpensive that metering them will no longer be necessary. Machine learning intelligence is becoming increasingly integrated into every aspect of computing infrastructure, rather than being treated solely as a product. The integration of large language models (LLMs) into local computing systems using current hardware is expected within the next 3-6 years. The focus of AI use may shift from sheer number of tokens to quality and accessibility.\n\nOwning a home is traditionally considered a financial Holy Grail, but new research suggests that renting may sometimes be the more economically advantageous choice. By examining lessons from Hoover's 1931 views on homeownership, authors Michael Luca and Raymond Fisman identify the unrecognized trade-offs that can make renting a better economic decision.\n\nChina's perspective on artificial intelligence is explored through seven key questions and diverse answers. Derek Thompson delves into the complexities and implications of China's approach to AI development and implementation.",
  "summary": "My end-of-week morning reads: • Tokens Too Cheap to Meter. The price of using machine learning intelligence is decreasing by several orders of magnitude a year and shows no signs of slowing. We are likely to see LLMs integrated into every part of computing as infrastructure, not just as a product, in the next year… Read More The post 10 Friday AM Reads appeared first on The Big Picture .",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}