Heavy AI Costs Force Canva to Cut 2026 Revenue Forecast to 20%
SumitGup · x · 2026-08-09
Design platform Canva has cut its 2026 revenue growth forecast to 20%. The downward revision is attributed to unexpectedly heavy user adoption of its AI features, which has significantly driven up operational costs. The company is now focused on making its AI products cheaper to run before growth can reaccelerate.
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