AI Panic Spending: Are You Being Played by Hype?

Written By Kyla Perez

Eighty-four percent of CIOs say AI will be as significant to their business as the internet. But only one in ten enterprises have an AI solution running at enterprise scale.

Right now, companies are panicking and spending wildly; sometimes more out of fear than strategy. Pricing models are shifting weekly. Some vendors ask for long-term commitments without demonstrating ROI. Others promise quick results but fail to integrate across your enterprise.

Ask yourself:

  • Are pricing models changing too frequently?

  • Can they deliver measurable value in weeks, not months?

  • Will it integrate across your systems without breaking existing workflows?

AI is real, powerful, and here to stay. But panic spending is not smart spending. Know the questions to ask, demand clarity, and protect your enterprise budget.

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