# 'Tokenmaxxing is not what we are optimizing for': Microsoft tells engineer to calm down on AI usage

> Microsoft aims to cut down on "tokenmaxxing" by employeesNew guidelines will look to control AI token use to focus on ROIThis is despite Microsoft reporting record financial results recently Microsoft has apparently…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/tokenmaxxing-is-not-what-we-are-optimizing-for-microsoft-tells-engineer-to-calm-down-on-ai-usage?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a732c1fa73a93f70ad1170c)
- **Published:** 2026-08-05
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #microsoft #openai #copilot #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a732c1fa73a93f70ad1170c

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