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'We created a monster': companies rein in AI usage as costs strain budgets

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Companies that are heavily focused on artificial intelligence are spending roughly $7,500 per employee each month on AI-related tools and services, while the median spend across firms is about $11 per employee per month. The high costs are prompting many firms to curb AI usage as budgets come under pressure.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
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