What Is Driving the Rapid Growth of AI Startups?

Summary

A Hacker News post asks what is happening inside AI startups that appear to reach $10 million, $50 million, or $100 million in annual recurring revenue unusually quickly. The author asks whether these companies are profitable, how much they burn, whether the growth is genuine, and whether founders and employees are building for the long term or pursuing an acquisition. One reply suggests that some reported growth could come from venture-backed startups buying enterprise plans from one another, but the discussion provides no evidence to establish that claim.