Claude Max plan's API subsidy raises profitability doubts

Users report $2,500 API-equivalent usage on Claude Max for ~$100 monthly, highlighting massive subsidy. Others note the £90/month Max plan with 5x cap provides extraordinary value, questioning Anthropic's long-term profitability.
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