Watching computer use burn tokens explains why everyone complains about usage caps
natesiggard · x · 2026-09-23
The author observed firsthand that supervising an AI's computer use feature makes usage tank in real time — revealing not just the capability's limits but why so many users complain about tight usage caps.
Key takeaway: having the model click through UI page-by-page is extremely token-hungry. On a 10-page sequence, letting it click the UI directly saves considerable subscription tokens — a practical tip for stretching your quota.
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