McKinsey: Cheaper AI models, bigger AI bills

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McKinsey experts explain why per-token savings aren't reaching the bottom line, and what leaders should track instead of cost per token.

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  • Reported by Fortune and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:12:23 UTC.

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  1. McKinsey: Cheaper AI models, bigger AI bills

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