A flex in corporate America, AI ‘tokenmaxxing’ fades as workplaces look to cut tech spending

Corporate America's trend of 'tokenmaxxing'—excessive AI token usage—is declining as rising costs outpace productivity gains. Workplaces initially embraced AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, but backlash emerged as companies recognized the financial burden and limited value. Executives like Microsoft's Satya Nadella and Palantir's Alex Karp now caution against the practice, highlighting data risks and wasted spending.