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Artificial intelligence-driven coding and AI copilots are generating an estimated $1.3 billion in new revenue annually—a clear inflection point. The rise of reasoning models has further amplified token consumption, with companies like Microsoft processing over 100 trillion tokens in a quarter—five times more than the previous year. This surge in usage indicates not just scaling but an entrenched shift towards AI as a core component of enterprise and consumer infrastructure.