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AI Spend: The Most Fragmented Line Item In The Enterprise

AI spending has become the most fragmented line item in the enterprise, according to Jesse Stockall of Forbes Councils. Rather than treating AI as isolated tools or experiments, organizations should manage it as a strategic investment portfolio to consolidate and optimize their AI expenditures.

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AI Spend: The Most Fragmented Line Item In The Enterprise
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By Jesse Stockall, Forbes Councils MemberSource:

Forbes InnovationRather than treating AI as a series of isolated tools or experiments, organizations can manage it as a strategic investment portfolio.

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