Price decline of technologies
Epoch AI's line chart drew 2M views on X: 29x its typical post and #1 of 97 Epoch AI charts we track by views. Read Oct 10, 2026.
AI is getting cheaper more quickly than any other transformative tech in history. At a given level of performance, cost has fallen ~47%/quarter since 2023.
Why it spread
This post spread because it paired a striking claim about the falling price of artificial thought with a clear line chart and concrete comparisons, reaching 1,970,844 views, 8,851 likes, 1,387 reposts, 334 quotes, and 4,136 saves.
What worked
- The headline claim is concrete and comparative: cost fell about 47 percent per quarter since 2023, framed as 4 times faster than DNA sequencing, 6 times faster than compute, 18 times faster than lithium batteries, and up to 1973 54 times faster than electricity.
- The chart is a simple line chart with high self labelling and a source line, making the comparison easy to read without extra explanation.
- The post came from an independent author and drew an above average quote rate, which helped turn the claim into discussion rather than just passive likes.
What to borrow
We could use the same form by taking one of our own cost or performance trends, plotting it as a simple line against a familiar benchmark, and stating the gap in plain multiples with a visible source line.
Careful
Do not copy the exact comparisons or treat the quote rate as proof of agreement, since many quotes may challenge the claim rather than support it.
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How far did Epoch AI's "Price decline of technologies" chart travel?
1,970,844 views, 8,851 likes, 1,387 reposts and 4,136 saves on X, read Oct 10, 2026. A normal post from @EpochAIResearch gets about 68.2K views.
What kind of chart is it?
A line chart. Price of artificial thought fell faster than other transformative technologies.
Can I use Epoch AI's chart?
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