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AI coding agents may cost more than human developers

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

Gartner warns that consumption-based pricing and lack of cost controls for AI coding agents can drive monthly bills into five figures. The analyst firm says these costs could exceed the salaries of the developers using the tools. Enterprises are urged to implement usage monitoring and budgeting to avoid budget overruns.

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The warning highlights a hidden cost of AI adoption that could undermine the promised productivity gains if left unchecked.
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