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AI spend per employee slumped at top firms in August — summer doldrums or a warning sign?

TechCrunch September 9, 2026 · 2:18 pm Read Original
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AI spend per employee slumped at top firms in August — summer doldrums or a warning sign?

Falling token costs, cheaper models, and less spend per employee—AI adoption isn't playing out the way hyperscalers hoped.

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Source TechCrunch
Published Sep 9, 2026 · 2:18 pm
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Original URL Open source
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