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AI Coding Tool Costs Could Match Developer Salaries

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

A new analysis suggests companies may soon spend as much on AI coding tool tokens as on a developer's salary. The cost per developer could reach $50,000 annually, rivaling average salaries in some markets. This trend raises questions about the ROI of AI-assisted development.

Meridian48 take
The headline overstates the risk: most companies will balance AI costs with productivity gains, but the trend underscores the need for careful budgeting.
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