More IT leaders are using AI to cut costs – but not in the ways you’d expect, Gartner finds

ZDNET’s key takeaways

• 54% of I&O leaders are using AI to cut spending, Gartner says.
• 50% also cited budget constraints as their biggest AI bottleneck.
• Industries are focusing less on AI hype, more on practical use.

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