Technology companies are beginning to scrutinize the substantial financial commitments they have made towards artificial intelligence (AI). While executives in Silicon Valley have previously boasted about the extent to which AI models contribute to their coding processes, they are now facing the reality of high costs associated with accessing these advanced models. This has led to a growing debate about whether the billions spent on AI are delivering adequate value. Some companies have even linked employee performance evaluations to their use of AI, further complicating the assessment of its worth. Insights from Ina Fried, chief technology correspondent at Axios, highlight these concerns.