Tech Firms Clamp Down on Employee AI Use as Costs Skyrocket

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Leaked internal communications reveal that companies across industries are throttling employees’ use of AI to curb spiraling costs as providers shift to usage-based pricing; some firms report AI bills topping $15 million per month and have begun cutting off access to certain models, illustrating governance and budgeting challenges amid rapid AI adoption.
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