Agentic AI Contracts Expose Organizations to Runaway Costs With Limited Recourse, Says Info-Tech Research Group

New research highlights a significant financial risk for businesses adopting agentic AI. Consumption-based billing models for these advanced tools can lead to unpredictable and escalating expenses, with limited options for recourse when costs spiral out of control.
Key takeaways
- Agentic AI shifts software costs to consumption models.
- Unforeseen expenses can rapidly increase with AI tasks.
- Organizations need better governance for AI spending.
- Limited recourse exists for runaway AI costs.
Why it matters
Organizations deploying AI assistants need to understand the financial implications of agentic AI. Shifting from fixed licenses to usage-based pricing requires new strategies for budget management and cost oversight to prevent unexpected overspending.
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