How CFOs Are Becoming the Gatekeepers of AI Spending

As companies pour billions of dollars into artificial intelligence, chief financial officers (CFOs) are finding themselves in an unfamiliar position: deciding who gets access to AI, how much employees can spend on it, and whether the technology is delivering enough value to justify its growing cost.

A recent BI report highlights how AI spending is transforming the role of the CFO, turning finance leaders into some of the most influential decision-makers in corporate AI adoption.

At companies like Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, employees now operate under AI budgets much like they would for any other business expense.

The reason is likely that AI is becoming expensive enough to require oversight.

Why are companies limiting AI usage?