Okta has introduced a solution to decrease AI agent token costs through the identity-scoped Model Context Protocol (MCP). This innovative approach limits the number of tools displayed to an AI agent, thereby reducing the associated token consumption referred to as "tool tax," which involves extra tokens used during model calls due to unnecessary tool considerations. […]
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Optimizing AI Agent Token Costs: Okta’s New MCP Scoping Strategy Explained
August 14, 2026
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