Apple reportedly plans to slash employee AI token spending budgets
Apple is reportedly preparing to reduce the daily artificial intelligence spending limits for its workers as costs rise.
Current budget reductions planned
Reports indicate the company previously lowered engineer budgets from $300 to $200 per day in October 2026. Further cuts are expected that could bring that daily limit down to $100 for engineers. Non-engineers face even stricter potential reductions, with some figures suggesting a drop to $25 per worker.
Tool usage and model choices
Employees might be asked to switch to cheaper models or different hosting providers to manage expenses. The company could allow access to multiple tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini instead of restricting staff to a single option. Certain projects may still justify higher consumption if their specific work requirements demand it.
Company response to reports
Apple declined to comment on the story regarding these potential budget changes. The report notes that this move makes Apple one of the latest tech firms to limit AI tool expenditure.
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