AI tool fragmentation increases costs for professionals

The era of the universal AI assistant is transitioning into a period of highly specialized tools. While early developments promised a single interface for all tasks, professionals such as designers, programmers, and researchers now increasingly require distinct, optimized engines to achieve high-level results.

This fragmentation mirrors the evolution of the streaming industry, where content moved from centralized platforms like Netflix to multiple exclusive services. For users, this shift results in higher cumulative costs. For instance, subscribing to three major services—ChatGPT Plus, Gemini Pro, and Claude Pro—can cost approximately 60 dollars per month. In Argentina, due to exchange rates, this can reach roughly 120,000 pesos monthly.