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Tokenmaxxer says AI should cost as much as your rent

And that you should upgrade your AI subscriptions.

Tokenmaxxer says AI should cost as much as your rent

TL;DR

  • Developer Sigrid Jin suggests 'tokenmaxxing,' or using AI extensively, to understand its true value.
  • He recommends spending on AI services amounts comparable to rent to achieve significant return on investment.
  • Jin argues that basic AI plans limit users, while more expensive plans offer higher intelligence and clearer returns.
  • His own extensive AI usage led to creating Claw Code, a highly successful GitHub repository.
  • Companies are increasingly spending more on AI bills than on human salaries.
  • Measuring AI cost-effectiveness varies per user, requiring individual benchmarks for returns.
  • The intense pressure to use AI has led to what some call 'AI psychosis'.