AI automation costs are reportedly beating human salaries Uber Nvidia executives warn

Token pricing can outspend teams in surprising bills

Uber and Nvidia executives say some companies are discovering that replacing workers with AI can be more expensive than expected. They point to token-based pricing that inflates usage costs, sometimes surpassing what employee salaries would cost. Despite mounting bills from AI providers, investment in automation continues, sparking debate over whether AI truly delivers cost savings at scale.