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Accenture leak reveals AI token costs spiraling out of control

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Tom's Hardware ·

A leaked recording from Accenture reveals companies are struggling to measure AI effectiveness as token costs soar. The consulting firm suggests non-technical employees may be discouraged from using AI for trivial tasks to curb spending. The leak highlights growing concerns over the ROI of enterprise AI investments.

Meridian48 take
The leak underscores a brewing backlash against unchecked AI spending, but the proposed solution—limiting employee access—risks stifling genuine innovation.
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