AI Buffet Ends: Firms Start Counting Tokens and Budgeting Wisely

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After a rush of AI tool adoption, major companies are reining in costs with usage-based pricing, token caps, and cheaper models, shifting focus from broad AI spending to strategic, cost-efficient AI that still delivers value.
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