31/08/2026
AI pricing is splitting in two, with commodity inference falling toward zero while frontier models grow more expensive.
This article from The Register looks at token economics in practice, including the point where extra spend stopped improving developer productivity and how a token limit trimmed costs by 40%.
💰 Read the article before your next AI budget conversation.
Which part of your AI spending is earning its keep? This article from The Register breaks down the split between cheap commodity inference and rising frontier model prices, along with usage data showing where extra tokens stop improving output. Read the article for a sharper view of AI economics.