AI pricing feels simple on the surface. $20 here, $50 there, and $200 every once in a while. Underneath, it is messy and still settling.

In this episode, Piyanka, Shanti, and Andrew unpack what you are really paying for with AI. The conversation moves from subscription tiers and tool sprawl to a harder question. Where does actual value come from?

They talk about why most AI products struggle to justify their pricing, why effort-based models are breaking, and why outcome-based or gain-sharing models may take their place. There is also a candid look at how easy it is to mistake a polished demo for a real product.

The episode ends on a more important shift: AI that stops at insights is not enough. The real value shows up when it drives action.

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AI agents are everywhere in conversation right now. Few people agree on what the term actually means.

In this episode of Not Another AI Podcast, Piyanka, Shanti, and Andrew unpack the idea of agency in AI, how it differs from using LLMs, and why outcomes matter more than the technology itself. They also tackle where companies should start, when agents actually make sense, and why most organizations chase AI before fixing their data foundations.

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