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Cost Drivers in AI Workloads

Third‑Party Model Consumption

On-demand usage of third‑party model APIs - across different model tiers - can significantly impact overall AI spend, particularly as model selection and token usage vary in pricing and efficiency.

Compute & Infrastructure Expenditure

AI workloads typically depend on specialized compute - such as GPUs or purpose‑built accelerators - where infrastructure choices and utilization patterns play a pivotal role in determining budget allocation.

Data Storage & Transfer Costs

Expenses related to storing datasets, embeddings, and intermediate artifacts - as well as moving data across regions or services - constitute a meaningful portion of total AI workload costs.

Key Optimization Principles

Comprehensive Cost Attribution

Allocate AI costs not only to models or services, but to teams, projects, features, and business outcomes - for enhanced visibility, accountability, and strategic alignment.

Compute Sizing & Governance

Match compute resources (e.g., GPUs, accelerators) to workload needs within a governance structure that ensures efficient utilization and policy compliance.

Holistic Visibility & Effective Alerting

Maintain end‑to‑end cost visibility - across compute, API usage, and data parameters - and implement effective alerts to flag expenditure anomalies in rapidly scaling environments.

Data & Infrastructure Cost Management

Monitor and manage costs linked to data storage, transfers, artifact retention, and compute/API usage to maintain financial clarity across the AI stack.