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What's new in AI?

Microsoft Developer (Build) · Sep 02, 2026 · Industry Trends

Tokens have become cheaper and more powerful, enabling new AI capabilities.

“It's all possible because tokens are cheaper and more powerful.”

Recent advancements in token efficiency are allowing for innovative methods of goal setting and evaluation in AI systems. This trend signifies a pivotal shift in the capabilities and potential applications of AI technology.

AI development tokens capabilities

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