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US corporate AI spending grows 1.65% in October, driven by customer support

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US corporate AI spending saw a modest increase of 1.65 percent in October 2026, according to the Ramp AI Index. A small fraction of companies, just one percent, are responsible for the majority of revenue generated by major AI providers like OpenAI and Anthropic. While customer support is becoming a new area for AI spending growth, it may lead to lower profit margins compared to the coding-related applications that have previously driven investment. AI

IMPACT Indicates a shift in AI spending focus towards customer support, potentially impacting profit margins for AI providers.

RANK_REASON Article discusses trends in AI spending based on a data index, rather than a specific event or release.

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US corporate AI spending grows 1.65% in October, driven by customer support

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthias Bastian ·

    US corporate AI spending hits a new high in October, but growth slows to 1.65 percent

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="768" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/openai_anthropic_logos-1.jpeg" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="1376" /></p> <p> According to the Ramp AI Index, US corporate AI sp…

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