First thoughts about token limits

The blog post discusses Uber's policy of capping employee token spending at $1,500 per tool, reflecting on the potential implications for programming work in relation to AI tools. The author contrasts two types of engineering work: type-I work, which involves managing multiple tasks and has bandwidth limits due to human and tool constraints, and type-II work, which can expand indefinitely but requires team approval for larger projects. The post is speculative and explores the balance between resource management and encouraging innovation within the company.