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Microsoft reports AI is more expensive than paying human employees
Microsoft has found that the operational costs of artificial intelligence (AI) systems exceed those of human employees, challenging the assumption that AI reduces expenses. The report highlights rising costs for token-based AI models and agent systems, prompting companies to reassess AI investments.
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