https://techmonk.red/tags/billing/Recent content in Billing on TechMonkHugoenThu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://techmonk.red/posts/ai-token-inflation-business-model/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://techmonk.red/posts/ai-token-inflation-business-model/Token billing for AI APIs does not measure value produced, but consumption controlled by the vendor. Why LLM costs can grow over time, where lock-in begins, and how production teams can protect themselves.