Memo: Accenture has told many employees, some of whom had been spending as much as $1,000 monthly, that it will now only spend $29 a month per person on Claude (Joseph Cox/404 Media)

Accenture, a major consulting company, has announced that it will now only spend $29 per month per employee on Claude, an AI tool. Employees who have been spending as much as $1,000 monthly are now facing a cap on their AI usage. This move comes as many companies across various industries are beginning to realize the rapid consumption of AI tokens by their users.

The internal announcement from Accenture, seen by 404 Media, outlines the new licensing and usage costs for Claude Enterprise users. From October 1, all costs will be consumption-based, meaning employees who exceed the $29 monthly allocation will have to fund the rest of their usage through specific projects or teams.

While those on the Premium plan have a higher token usage limit of $250 a week, the majority of employees are not on this plan. As a result, those with high usage are now expected to find ways to fund their AI needs. One employee has reportedly used $500 to $1,000 monthly on Claude usage, highlighting the significant financial impact of this change.

The company has emphasized that Claude Enterprise will remain available based on role and business need, but access may be reassessed periodically. Some employees have expressed disappointment and frustration over the change, particularly those who rely on Claude for their work. An Accenture spokesperson stated that the company still values AI and continues to invest in its capabilities, skills, and enablement.