AI usage keeps climbing, but spending has stalled. Price cuts and smarter cost controls among the biggest spenders could challenge investor assumptions about AI hypergrowth.
Ramp data shows AI spending stalling just as Anthropic nears its IPO
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AI spending flatlined in late summer despite rising token volumes, suggesting market saturation and slowing growth for companies like Anthropic.
- AI spending grew only 1.5% in August and September, down from 42% in July.
- Top 1% firms saw slight spending declines, potentially slowing overall AI revenue.
- Median firms spend $12-$15 per employee monthly, far below top 1% levels.
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