Why has token speed become the dominant conversation in the AI sector?
Replied byAndrew Feldman
Co-founder & CEO at Cerebras Systems
Niche: Technology
Revenue: Approx. $72 Million/month
Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States
Started: 2016
AI transitioned from a parlor trick to an active production tool in mid-2025. The minute you use AI in production, speed matters because fast tokens are directly more productive. Users get more done in less time, making fast inference the primary driver of value.
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