Claude Code’s creator offers a better way to measure AI success than token burn

Boris Cherny, creator of Claude Code, argues companies should measure AI success by human hours saved rather than token usage. He outlines a framework for tracking AI returns in enterprise workflows and highlights the shift from token-centric metrics as businesses reassess AI costs. Executives from Coinbase, Vercel, JPMorgan, and OpenAI have also discussed strategies for optimizing AI spending and value.