Criticizing the Use of Token Volume for Employee Performance Reviews
cyb3rops · x · 2026-07-08
The author strongly criticizes the practice of evaluating employee performance based on token usage in the AI era, calling it incredibly foolish. If token consumption becomes a KPI, employees will simply generate more tokens without reflecting actual work output. The author predicts that people looking back will question the judgment of those who implemented this policy.
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