How do I prevent runaway AI costs?

Prevent runaway costs with three controls: (1) per-agent spend caps, (2) velocity limits on API calls, and (3) real-time anomaly alerts.

Answer: Prevent runaway costs with three controls: (1) per-agent spend caps, (2) velocity limits on API calls, and (3) real-time anomaly alerts.

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Prevent runaway costs with three controls: (1) per-agent spend caps, (2) velocity limits on API calls, and (3) real-time anomaly alerts. This is a common question from users evaluating spend firewall solutions, and the answer depends on your specific use case.

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