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What Is a Token in AI? Definition, Counting & Cost

calendar_today June 17, 2026 person Amnic, Engineering domain amnic

A token is the unit AI uses to read text and bill you. Explains what AI tokens are, how to count them and why input vs output tokens drive your cost.

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