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AI spend holds as executives demand proof
Jul 27, 2026SOURCE: accenture.com
SO WHAT
The window is narrowing: AI is no longer bought on promise, only on demonstrated leverage.
Accenture’s Pulse of Change says business commitment to AI is now tied to measurable results. Even in a fog of uncertainty, investment continues as executives look for evidence.
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