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Rising volatility around AI costs is putting increased pressure on CFOs for financial discipline.
Published Aug. 11, 2026
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1 in 4 companies delay or cancel an AI project over cost
Rising volatility around AI costs is putting increased pressure on CFOs for financial discipline.
TL;DRAI
Mavvrik: 25% of companies delay AI projects due to cost overruns; 62% saw unexpected AI spending alter business decisions. Shadow IT and token volatility force CFOs toward spending governance and unit economics—98% use AI coding tools but only 42% report costs.
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