Have you ever wondered how much your AI prompts really cost? At AIHorizon R&D, transparency, sustainability, and responsible AI are at the core of everything we do. Today, we're excited to introduce our new Cost Tracker, a powerful addition to our Sustainability module designed to help you clearly see and understand the true cost—and environmental impact—of your AI usage.

 

Understanding Your AI Spending

With AI becoming an integral part of daily workflows, especially in educational institutions, non-profits, and other budget-conscious organizations, it's essential to have clear insights into usage costs. The new Cost Tracker addresses exactly this need.

Built on real-time Azure AI pricing and detailed token usage data, the Cost Tracker provides immediate insights into how much you're spending with every prompt or file analysis you perform.

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Visualizing Your AI Costs

To make understanding your AI costs easy and engaging, we've included several intuitive visualization tools:

• Barometer View: Easily monitor the incremental cost of each session, helping you see how expenses add up in real-time.

• Weekly Comparison: Identify spending patterns, peaks, and opportunities to optimize your AI usage over time.

• Cost Equivalence Radar: Gain perspective by comparing your AI costs with familiar everyday items. Quickly visualize if your AI prompt cost is closer to a sheet of printer paper, a loaf of bread, or perhaps even a cinema ticket.

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Integrated Sustainability: Tracking Your CO₂ Impact

The Cost Tracker doesn't stand alone—it complements our CO₂ Tracker, aligning with our broader commitment to sustainability. Every time you use AI, you're not only incurring costs but also generating a carbon footprint. Now, with our integrated approach, you can seamlessly track financial expenses and environmental impact side-by-side, empowering you to make informed and responsible decisions.

Designed for Educational and NGO Sectors

Recognizing that affordability and sustainability are particularly critical for educational institutions and NGOs, our Cost Tracker aligns perfectly with our strategic goal of supporting responsible Azure AI implementations. It ensures that budget-sensitive organizations can confidently adopt AI solutions, clearly understanding the financial implications of their technology choices.

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Explore the Cost Equivalences:

Curious about how AI spending translates to the real world? Here are just a few examples our Cost Equivalence Radar uses for context:

• A single sheet of printer paper

• A plastic shopping bag

• A loaf of bread

• A cappuccino

• A movie ticket

• A three-course meal in a mid-range restaurant

• A monthly gym membership

• A domestic round-trip flight

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This tangible context provides users an intuitive grasp of their AI costs, enhancing financial literacy and encouraging responsible usage.

Together, let’s build an affordable, transparent, and sustainable AI future.

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Contributors: Dr. Michael Jülich (Conceptual Lead), Moritz Goeke (Technical Lead), Leon Kollofrath (Design & Engineering), Silas Stulz (Engineering)