Enterprises Face 'AI Value Gap' Amid Soaring Tech Budgets
A new report found 9 in 10 executives expect AI to increase tech budgets, while a separate study showed 95% of firms see zero ROI.
Enterprise spending on artificial intelligence is accelerating, but a significant gap has emerged between the technology's cost and its tangible return on investment, according to reports published on September 22, 2025. This disconnect highlights a growing "AI value gap" as companies struggle to turn massive investments into profitable outcomes.
## Soaring Costs, Stagnant Returns
A report from consulting firm West Monroe found that AI adoption is inflating corporate technology budgets. The survey of 310 executives revealed that more than 9 in 10 expect AI to increase their tech budgets in the coming year.
This surge in spending, however, has …
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