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KPMG Says Nearly Half Of Executives Pulled Back AI Agents Over Cost

KPMG reports that 49% of executives have pulled back on AI agents due to costs exceeding benefits, indicating a rephasing rather than a retreat. The findings highlight the need for cost management strategies in AI deployments.

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KPMG Says Nearly Half Of Executives Pulled Back AI Agents Over Cost
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By Sandy Carter, ContributorSource:

Forbes InnovationAI agents got expensive fast. KPMG finds 49% of executives pulled back as bills beat benefits. The data shows rephasing, not retreat, plus the cost moves to make now.

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source & further reading
machinebrief.com — original article Meta introduces Muse Ember to power cost-efficient AI agents Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 cement Anthropic's AI lead just before its IPO Meta launches Muse Ember, a small AI model built for the repetitive work agents actually do
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