Inference cost is too high for a successful AI feature. What do you do?

Focus on identifying the key factors contributing to the high inference costs and propose actionable solutions. Consider both short-term and long-term strategies, such as optimizing the model architecture, reducing the model size, or leveraging more efficient hardware. Discuss potential trade-offs between cost, performance, and user experience. Be prepared to evaluate the impact of your proposed solutions on the overall product and its users, and think about how you would prioritize these actions within the product roadmap.