Every 100ms of AI latency costs 1% in sales. While accuracy dominates discussions, AI latency optimization has become the critical factor determining success in 2025. Organizations ignoring this under-accounted aspect are losing revenue and competitive advantage right now.
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Nat Currier. "The Under-Accounted Crisis: Why AI Latency Optimization Is Critical Now." nat.io, 2025-08-07. https://nat.io/blog/ai-latency-importance
Every 100ms of AI latency costs 1% in sales; sub-500ms response times drive 180% user engagement and 25% revenue growth, while >1s delays cause 40% user abandonment, making latency optimization vital in 2025.
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