# The big AI companies are going to see their margins disappear

> Source: <https://www.theregister.com/ai-ml/2026/05/18/the-big-ai-companies-are-going-to-see-their-margins-disappear/5242227>
> Published: 2026-05-18 22:33:02+00:00

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