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Gumroad spent equal amounts on AI tokens and human payroll

Gumroad spent equal amounts on AI tokens and human payroll for the first time in June 2026, according to founder Sahil Lavingia.

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Gumroad spent equal amounts on AI tokens and human payroll
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Sahil Lavingia @shl June 2026 was the first month that Gumroad spent equal amounts on AI tokens and human payroll. 2:05 AM · Jul 21, 2026 204.9K Views

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