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From OpEx to CapEx: The case for modular AI pods
Some CIOs are shifting from traditional hiring to modular AI pods — small, specialized teams assembled to build proprietary AI assets, then disbanded once the system is operational. The model treats contractors as CapEx catalysts for building internal IP, rather than relying on endless SaaS subscriptions and API usage. A common approach: 70% core internal stewards + 30% elastic build teams, enabling faster pivots without large layoffs as skills or technologies evolve.
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