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AI to consume 20% of tech budgets by 2027, Forrester predicts

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AI is projected to consume one-fifth of technology budgets by 2027, according to Forrester. However, the research firm anticipates that significant financial returns will be limited to isolated cases. Forrester suggests that the widespread adoption of "good enough" open-weight models will likely drive token consumption, rather than delivering substantial cost savings or ROI. AI

IMPACT AI adoption will significantly increase tech spending, but widespread profitability remains uncertain.

RANK_REASON Analysis from an analyst firm about future AI spending and ROI.

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AI to consume 20% of tech budgets by 2027, Forrester predicts

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Lindsay Clark ·

    AI will eat a fifth of tech budgets in 2027, but don't expect it to pay for itself

    Forrester says only isolated wins are likely, while 'good enough' open-weight models soak up the tokens

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