Why everyone's switching to AI credits

Credit-based pricing models are becoming the standard for AI software as companies like OpenAI and Salesforce adopt them, driven by the reality that AI costs aren't dropping as predicted and token consumption from power users creates unprofitable usage patterns. The article explains why credits solve the complexity of variable AI costs and how they enable better monetization than traditional seat-based or unlimited subscription models. Large incumbents shifting to credits validate the model and make adoption easier for startups.