Top Firms' AI Spend Per Employee Falls 10% to $7,205, Glean Blamed
verrsane · x · 2026-09-12
Cited data shows AI spend per employee at the top 1% of firms fell nearly 10% in August to $7,205 after a sharp run-up since 2024, officially attributed to lower token prices and greater use of cheaper models. verrsane counters that the real driver is these firms rolling out Glean internally. Neither explanation comes with detailed data.
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