Industry experts predict global token consumption will increase 24-fold, from 5 quadrillion tokens per month in 2026 to 120 quadrillion per month by 2030, driven by the rise of AI agents. Meanwhile, new technologies like optoelectronic fusion chips could reduce per-unit token costs by 50% or more over the next 3-5 years. Chinese AI startup Moonshot's Kimi K3 model has also gained Silicon Valley attention for its excellent cost control.
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Token Costs Expected to Drop Significantly is the trend—and you can't fight the tide.