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The Hidden Cost of AI: Why Token-Level Monitoring Matters

AI API costs are the fastest-growing line item on cloud bills. 53% of organizations struggle with the full scope of AI spending. Here is why token-level monitoring is not optional.

Terrain Intelligence Team

Terrain ROI Intelligence·Feb 18, 2026·8 min read

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