Companies rein in AI usage as runaway costs strain budgets

‘We created a monster’: companies rein in AI usage as costs strain budgets

FT reports that enterprise AI bills are spiraling. Usage is far higher than expected, and per-token pricing has doubled costs within months for some. One exec said 'we created a monster.' Companies are now capping usage, restricting model choices, and even reverting some tasks to traditional software. The post doesn't name specific firms or give exact figures, but the shift from 'just adopt' to 'count the cost' is clear.

Why it matters: FT's angle—enterprise AI costs spiraling out of control, forcing rollbacks—is a rare counter-signal in the 'deploy first' narrative. The headline is punchy and the trend is clear. Score capped at 72 because the paywall blocks the full article; no named companies or hard number...