How 'tokenmaxxing' could be distorting AI demand signals

Believe it or not, Silicon Valley engineers are now being scored on how many AI tokens they use. The problem that may end up inflating overall AI demand. Deerbosa has more in today's tech check.Deerra. So, Kelly, I loved your description of maxing before the break. This is called token maxing.So, tokens are essentially the currency of AI. Every query or action it costs them. And engineers are now competing to burn through as many as possible.Companies are dangling token budgets as recruiting perks. And Shop ...