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Companies Increase AI Budgets For 2026
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RBC Capital's recent survey of 117 IT leaders found 90% of companies plan to increase AI spending in 2026, with 90% creating dedicated budgets for generative AI and LLM projects. The survey shows 60% are already in production and 32% expect production within six months, with 76% targeting both cost savings and revenue gains despite data privacy concerns.
Key Points
- 1Shows 90% of firms plan higher AI spending in 2026; RBC surveyed 117 CIOs.
- 2Indicates AI is additive to IT budgets, with 90% creating dedicated gen‑AI budgets, up from 85%.
- 3Signals operational maturity: 60% are in production and 32% expect production within six months.
Scoring Rationale
Strong, credible survey evidence of rising enterprise AI budgets, tempered by a modest 117-respondent sample and self-reporting.
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