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THE TOKEN RECKONING IS HERE AND IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK

bigtechnology.com6 min read

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AI token costs are rising dramatically, leading companies to reconsider or cancel AI initiatives. EntelligenceAI reports that only 18% of AI spending results in productive output, causing concerns about the sustainability of current AI practices. Uber and others highlight the difficulty in justifying excess spending without direct productivity gains, signaling possible slowed growth in the sector.