Token Spend Framed as Organizational R&D, Not Just Productivity Cost
June 29, 2026
Token costs should be viewed as investment in organizational learning and process redesign around AI, not pure productivity overhead. Failures and adaptation are expected parts of that spend.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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founderWorth watching because it reframes AI budget conversations with leadership — positioning token spend as R&D rather than operational waste changes how you justify costs internally.