Opinion: Token generation count should never be a metric
labeveryday · x · 2026-08-26
The author argues that the number of tokens generated should never be a measurement of value. Citing Einstein's E=mc², they suggest that simple equations can encode the entire universe, implying that true intelligence lies in information density and essence rather than sheer output volume.
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