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Token Tightening
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TL;DR
- The era of subsidized AI plans and aggressive token use is ending due to shifting pricing models and rising enterprise bills.
- Companies like Uber, Meta, Amazon, and Walmart are capping employee AI usage to control costs.
- AI token budgets may become more restricted, allocated to individuals who can prove significant return on investment (ROI).
- Token spend could be managed like trading portfolios, with risk limits and approvals required for large 'bets'.
- Access to the most powerful AI models will likely be reserved for elite engineers and managers who can demonstrate clear ROI.