Friday, 26 June, 2026
The Token Trap: Why AI Coding Costs May Soon Outpace Human Salaries
By TechShots Studio
A Gartner report warns that by 2028, the cost of running AI coding tools could surpass average developer salaries. This surge is driven by skyrocketing large language model (LLM) token consumption and a industry shift toward unpredictable, consumption-based pricing. Without strict governance and usage controls, unrestricted AI agents and massive context windows are creating budgeting nightmares for enterprises.
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