Ash Munshi

Ash is an executive member of the technical staff at Faros.

Why cheaper AI models can cost more: The hidden model tax explained

Uncover the hidden “model tax” in cheap AI coding models. Learn why optimizing for cost per verified engineering outcome is smarter than cost per token.

Illustration of two paths from AI coding spend to successful outcomes: one direct and efficient, and another with retries, failures, and additional costs along the way.