By David Jagielski, CPA, The Motley Fool
Publication Date: 2026-08-11 13:49:00
The trouble with tech is that many companies want to be at the forefront of innovation. That means the top growth businesses can’t simply sit idle, take their time, and make cautious decisions when investing in new technologies. Instead, it’s often spend first, think later.
That, however, creates the potential for overspending, which is what many analysts and investors worry about these days when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI).
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Recently, an email from within tech giant Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) may have confirmed investors’ fears: AI spending has become excessive.
Microsoft is reportedly putting limits on AI usage
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