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AI spending becoming nearly impossible for businesses to budget

Original: Spending on AI is becoming almost impossible for businesses to budget

Businesses are struggling to budget for AI costs as token-based pricing makes expenses unpredictable, according to a Wall Street Journal report drawing wide attention. Unlike fixed software subscriptions, AI usage bills fluctuate with demand, leaving finance teams with little visibility into future costs. Readers are debating whether consumption-based pricing models are sustainable for companies trying to plan long-term technology investments.

Why now: A prominent WSJ report on unpredictable AI costs is striking a chord with businesses facing the same budgeting problem.

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