\u201cTokens or license\u201d is the first decision to make when contracting artificial intelligence. AI models can be consumed in two ways: through tokens, with no cap, where you pay for what you use and the limit is set by the organization's governance; or through a license, where there is a cap and, when it is reached, the service is discontinued. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A license prevents bill surprises, although it can interrupt service. Tokens offer more freedom, but require governance and observability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this video we discuss the different risks involved in the two contracting methods, how limits per user, cache and guardrails reduce consumption, how to measure whether the business case closes with a defined maximum monthly expenditure, and aspects that make observability and flexibility key conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n