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# Unpredictable costs of AI vs predictable cost of Humans

What happens when unpredictable AI token costs eclipse predictable human payroll? Discover how smart API governance and impact-based compensation can stabilize your workforce and enterprise budget.

- **Speakers:** [Hung Lee](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@hung-lee), [Leandro Gomes da Silva](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@leandro-gomes-da-silva), [Raffi Krikorian](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@raffi-krikorian), [Anna Ott](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@anna-ott)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 Europe
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Duration:** 29:52
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100163-unpredictable-costs-of-ai-vs-predictable-cost-of-humans
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