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Uber's CTO says the company is coming to the end of its tokenmaxxing era
Uber’s CTO announced that the company is exiting its 'tokenmaxxing' era, an AI trend focused on maximizing usage. Although AI adoption has quadrupled, Uber plans to prioritize efficiency and cost management through strategies like improving prompt caching and using open-weight models. This shift reflects a broader industry move away from inflated spending towards better returns on investment.
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