# The Building Blocks Hidden in A.I.: How Tokens Work

> Source: <https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/09/09/technology/ai-token-cost.html>
> Published: 2026-09-09 17:02:05+00:00

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https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/09/09/technology/ai-token-cost.html

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https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49629685

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