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Tokenmaxxing and the AI Spending Reckoning
Episode 565th June 2026 • The Workplace Minute from the HR Happy Hour Media Network • The Workplace Minute
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The Workplace Minute

Welcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!

Many companies spent the last two years racing to adopt AI. Now some are confronting a difficult reality: skyrocketing token costs, unclear ROI, security concerns, and growing employee resistance. In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve explores the rise of "tokenmaxxing," why companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Uber are reassessing AI spending, and what leaders should do next.

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