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Marketplace · April 24, 2026 · 00:25:17

When does AI become a spending suck?

The episode explores the rising costs of AI as companies adopt token-based billing. Meta encourages heavy token usage, but per-token pricing means costs add up quickly. There's no such thing as free AI, and the show examines the economic implications. Other segments include Procter & Gamble's strong earnings, a visit to LA's first women's sports bar, and the latest Federal Reserve news.

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Highlights

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AI's Token-Based Billing Hides Growing Costs
Most AI firms charge per token, meaning companies' AI bills escalate with heavier usage.
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Meta Encourages Employees to Max Out AI Tokens
Meta is pushing staff to use as many AI tokens as possible, reflecting a bet on AI productivity gains.
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Procter & Gamble Posts Strong Earnings
P&G reported strong quarterly earnings, indicating consumer staple resilience.
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LA Opens Its First Women's Sports Bar
Kai visited LA's first sports bar dedicated entirely to women's sports.
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Federal Reserve News and Interest Rate Outlook
The episode discusses the latest Federal Reserve actions and economic outlook.
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