Nvidia CEO: Are your AI tools worth the cost?

Jensen Huang has a simple way to judge the value of an engineer. He looks at how much they spend on AI tokens compared to their annual salary. If an engineer costs five hundred thousand dollars, their AI usage should not exceed half that amount.

He argues that companies need to be smarter about how they use these tools. High AI costs can quickly eat into a company budget. Tracking these numbers helps leaders see if the tech is actually helping the team get more done.

This approach forces teams to be efficient with their resources. It is not about firing people but about making sure the tools are used wisely. If the cost of the AI exceeds the value created, it is time to change how you work.