Stop counting tokens, start counting what ships
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When a developer gives an AI agent a coding task, the agent does more than answer once. It plans, generates code, runs tests, and repeats the process to correct errors. A single task can use 10 to 50 times more tokens than a basic chat prompt. The more useful the agent becomes, the more calls it makes. With per-token pricing, the workflows creating the most value can also become the most expensive.
The financial pressure is already visible. Uber reportedly exhausted its entire 2026 AI budget
The financial pressure is already visible. Uber reportedly exhausted its entire 2026 AI budget
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