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Talent over tokens: AI models are becoming more expensive to run, and productivity gains are limited — efficient workers might be the solution to strained budgets

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Talent over tokens: AI models are becoming more expensive to run, and productivity gains are limited — efficient workers might be the solution to strained budgets

Token costs rise as the industry reckons with AI's impact on the workforce.

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Tech Industry Artificial Intelligence Talent over tokens: AI models are becoming more expensive to run, and productivity gains are limited — efficient workers might be the solution to strained budgets MEMBER EXCLUSIVE News Analysis By Jon Martindale published 30 April 2026 Token costs rise as the industry reckons with AI's impact on the workforce. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: AlonzoDesign via Getty Images) Share Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Earlier this month, it was reported that almost 80,000 workers were laid off in the first quarter of…

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