Apple cuts employee AI usage budget to control costs

Apple is scaling back its budget for employee AI usage as part of broader cost-control measures. Last month, Apple lowered the daily AI usage allowance for some engineers from $300 to $200. The company is considering further cuts for some engineering teams, with daily limits potentially dropping to $100. Some non-engineering teams currently have a daily cap of $100, which could be lowered to as little as $25. Employees who need higher allowances for AI tools can apply to executives for an exemption.