PANews, August 9: According to Forbes, a KPMG survey found that nearly half of executives have delayed or scaled back deployment of AI agents due to costs exceeding benefits. The KPMG Global AI Pulse survey for Q2 2026 polled 2,145 corporate executives from 20 countries with annual revenues exceeding $50 million. The survey revealed that 49% of executives reported having scaled back AI agent deployment because operational costs outweighed returns. AI remains the top investment priority for 79% of executives, up from 74% in the previous quarter, with average AI spending holding steady at $188 million. The proportion of organizations treating AI as part of their daily operations rose from 13% in Q1 to 22%.
KPMG Survey: Nearly Half of Executives Reduced AI Agent Deployment Due to High Costs
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A KPMG survey reveals that nearly half of executives have reduced AI agent deployment due to high costs. The 2026 Q2 Global AI Pulse surveyed 2,145 executives from 20 countries. Forty-nine percent stated that operational costs outweigh returns. Despite this, 79% still rank AI as their top investment, up from 74% last quarter. Average AI spending remains at $18.8 million. The proportion of firms using AI daily increased to 22% from 13%. AI and crypto news continues to emphasize cost concerns, with top altcoin news often mirroring broader technology investment trends.
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