Analysis & Opinion

Nearly half of executives have scaled back AI agent investments due to costs

KPMGSource: Forbes Innovation09/08/2026, 01:59
A KPMG study found that 49% of executives have reduced their AI agent projects as expenses outpace benefits. The finding indicates a repricing of AI agent initiatives rather than complete abandonment, with organizations reconsidering their deployment strategies as they grapple with the true cost of implementation.
Nearly half of executives have scaled back AI agent investments due to costs — lupAI