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Amazon Warns Engineers Against “Tokenmaxxing” in AI Memo
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- Amazon issued an internal memo outlining AI usage guidelines for its software engineers.
- The memo warned staff against tokenmaxxing and overusing AI tools without regard for output.
- CEO Andy Jassy said AI will reshape work scope and speed, may shrink workforce through automation, but will create jobs.
- Companies face rising AI costs and set token limits or adopt cheaper open-source models to curb expenses.