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Scale economies concentrate AI markets
High fixed costs, rapid technical change and network effects favour large providers in several AI layers. Concentration can coexist with fast innovation while increasing dependency and bargaining asymmetry.
Bank for International Settlements18 March 2025Reviewed 26 July 2026
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High fixed costs, rapid technical change and network effects favour large providers in several AI layers. Concentration can coexist with fast innovation while increasing dependency and bargaining asymmetry.
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Why this could matter
Customers should assess portability, switching cost and continuity before deep integration.
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