Explore how the plummeting costs of AI development are transforming the startup ecosystem in 2025. Discover how smaller companies are leveraging AI to compete with tech giants, the impact on venture capital, and the challenges they face in data security and regulatory compliance. Plus, insights into the latest technological advancements driving this change.

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