AI costs rising for businesses: report

A report from Bain & Company indicates that 20-30% of business operating expenses will be attributed to AI agent costs in the next three to four years. While 87% of workers use AI at work, only 13% report significant performance improvements, with many using unapproved tools or methods. New AI models like Anthropic’s Fable are twice as expensive as OpenAI’s top model, prompting businesses to adopt cost-effective model mixes.