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00:02Amazon issued new artificial intelligence guidelines for software engineers,
00:06discouraging employees from token maxing, or maximizing AI usage without regard for output,
00:12according to CNBC. The memo, circulated in September and published Tuesday,
00:17warns that metrics such as token usage, AI adoption rates, and code generation can increase
00:23costs and complexity. Amazon said engineers should focus on long-term outcomes rather
00:29than AI usage alone. The company has not imposed token limits but shut down an internal leaderboard
00:36in May after employees exploited it through token maxing, Amazon Web Services. Vice President Mark
00:43Brooker said the company evaluates AI productivity through metrics such as successful software
00:48launches and production changes. The guidelines also encourage engineers to recognize when AI
00:53tools offer no benefit. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
