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Workday eyes usage-based billing for AI agents

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Workday is exploring a new pricing model that would charge customers based on the usage of its AI agents, rather than traditional IT spending. This shift aims to capture value from the potential labor cost savings these AI agents could provide by automating tasks. The company's CEO is considering this usage-based billing approach as a way to align its revenue with the benefits customers receive from its AI-powered solutions. AI

IMPACT This pricing shift could influence how businesses budget for and adopt AI-driven automation tools.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a potential new pricing model for an existing software vendor's AI features, rather than a core AI release or significant industry shift.

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Workday eyes usage-based billing for AI agents

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