'Tokenmaxxing is not what we are optimizing for': Microsoft tells engineer to calm down on AI usage

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Aug 5, 2026, 6:05 am107 pts
Microsoft aims to cut down on "tokenmaxxing" by employees New guidelines will look to control AI token use to focus on ROI This is despite Microsoft reporting record financial results recently Microsoft has apparently been forced to introduce limits on how much AI usage its engineers are allowed followed…

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