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TechRadar · October 29, 2026 · On the brief until November 12, 2026

Amazon warns engineers just using more AI doesn't make them more productive, says they should avoid tokenmaxxing

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Generating code and inflating developer token consumption

Amazon directed its software engineers to stop using AI token counts and tool usage as measures of productivity. The company wants staff to combine AI tools with human judgment to deliver actual customer results. This shift requires engineering teams to measure work by business outcomes rather than raw AI activity.

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Managers must decide whether to evaluate developers on their direct business impact or their adoption of new automated tools.

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