May 26, 2026
·~7 min read
·essayThe Hidden Tax on Your AI: Context Windows, Skills, and the Cost of Attention
Every skill you load, every message you send, every document you attach quietly eats into the same fixed budget. Here's what happens when that budget runs out — and how to spend it wisely.
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