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The Inference Paradox: How IBM’s llm-d 1.0 Broke the AI Cost Curve
The AI industry has been trapped in a 'hardware-heavy' feedback loop: more power, more silicon, more cost. But a quiet release from IBM Research, llm-d 1.0, just signaled a fundamental shift. By achieving an 11.5x reduction in inference costs, IBM isn't just optimizing code—they are threatening to r