Growing AI costs fuel wider doubts about large-scale automation

Published May 27, 2026 7:00am ET



There are growing concerns within the technology industry about the financial costs of artificial intelligence, which have increased more than anticipated.

The mass adoption of AI by companies has led to increased expenses for many firms, with many doubting that the benefits of automation, such as improved productivity, will outweigh the costs.

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