VentureBeat survey finds AI cost overruns stalling projects

A VentureBeat survey reveals that cost overruns stall AI projects more than three times as often as computing-capacity shortages, with 38% of organizations citing budget overruns compared to 12% citing insufficient compute. Despite these financial hurdles, 79% of organizations expect their AI budgets to grow over the next year, though only 26% track AI spending against a measurable financial return. Industry leaders emphasize that organizations must evaluate model choices, implement rigorous FinOps practices, and measure cost alongside quality to ensure sustainable AI deployments. Open article →