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Can a $5 VPS Run an AI Agent 24/7? We Tested Linode's Nanode in LAX Three Times

A $5-per-month Linode Nanode virtual private server in Los Angeles successfully ran an AI agent continuously for 24 hours across three separate tests, according to a Webbynode article. The tests demonstrated that low-cost VPS infrastructure can sustain always-on AI agent workloads, though the article notes performance limitations under heavy load.

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Can a $5 VPS Run an AI Agent 24/7? We Tested Linode's Nanode in LAX Three Times
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https://webbynode.com/articles/can-a-5-vps-run-an-ai-agent-24-7-linode-nanode-lax Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49347635

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