AI cost management stories

Jul 30, 2026

Amazon Reports AI Systems Driving Uncontrolled Cost Overruns in Technology Projects

Amazon has identified instances where artificial intelligence systems have caused runaway spending on technology projects, highlighting emerging challenges in managing AI-driven resource allocation and cost controls.

Jul 30, 2026·1 source

Jul 23, 2026

SAP CFO calls for AI to advance beyond chatbots into complex business processes

SAP's finance chief stated that enterprise AI must evolve beyond simple chatbots and coding tools into more complex business processes, emphasizing clean data and cost control over model power. The company is reallocating spending and research toward agentic AI while halting non-AI hiring and travel.

Jul 23, 2026·4 sources

Jun 1, 2026

Walmart Caps Employee AI Tool Usage After High Demand

Walmart has imposed limits on staff usage of an internal artificial intelligence tool following unexpectedly high demand, illustrating corporate challenges in managing AI adoption and associated costs.

Jun 1, 2026·1 source

Top claims

▪Amazon has identified cases where artificial intelligence systems cause runaway spending on technology projects.
▪Artificial intelligence systems are driving uncontrolled cost overruns in technology projects.
▪According to SAP and Oxford Economics’ Value of AI Report 2026, surveyed companies expected an average return on their AI investments of 21% in 2026, up from 16% in 2025.

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Amazon Reports AI Systems Driving Uncontrolled Cost Overruns in Technology Projects

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Walmart Caps Employee AI Tool Usage After High Demand

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