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# output tokens

**Type:** technology  
## Related Articles

- [How I'm charged for AI usage feels broken.](https://stuffthatspins.com/spin/how-im-charged-for-ai-usage-feels-broken) — July 10, 2026

## Related Claims

- 80-95% of output tokens are thinking budget — tokens users don’t see or benefit from.

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