[cyanydeez]

the downsides are also: It's underlying "alignment" can change at any time, it's non-determinism is manifold, because of the alignment and the entire aparatus behind it (currently claude's KV cache use is turning it into a $$$$ burning machine), it has zero customer service expectation, and they can ban you at any time.

So if you're just putzing around, sure, cloud will be fine, but if you're building a workflow/business around these things, you're essentially making yourself an indentured servant.