The AI pricing paradox: AI PCs might be the answer to spiralling cloud costs for some, but that doesn't mean cloud computing's days are numbered
A few months ago, my social media was even filled with consumers and knowledge workers grabbing Mac minis to run Openclaw's AI agent locally. A brief overview of how the consumption-based model could lookShashi Upadhyay, Zendesk's President for Products, Engineering and AI, explained the reason behind the shift we're seeing in pricing models – traditional metrics are becoming less relevant and new metrics are emerging. "We believe software value should align directly with customer success, not headcount," he told me in an interview.
- ▪A few months ago, my social media was even filled with consumers and knowledge workers grabbing Mac minis to run Openclaw's AI agent locally.
- ▪A brief overview of how the consumption-based model could lookShashi Upadhyay, Zendesk's President for Products, Engineering and AI, explained the reason behind the shift we're seeing in pricing models – traditional metrics are becoming les
- ▪"We believe software value should align directly with customer success, not headcount," he told me in an interview.
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Pro The AI pricing paradox: AI PCs might be the answer to spiralling cloud costs for some, but that doesn't mean cloud computing's days are numbered Features By Craig Hale Published 27 July 2026 AI PCs will bring pricing predictability, but cloud computing remains essential When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Now that AI vendors have us hooked and using generative and agentic tools, pricing models are shifting.
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