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Ramp AI Index: US enterprise AI spending declines but usage grows

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Ramp's latest AI Index data shows that U.S. enterprise AI spending has declined, but usage is growing. According to The Decoder on October 2, 2026, U.S. enterprise AI usage has grown about 50% since spending peaked in July, hitting a record by the end of September. This indicates that despite a pullback in enterprise-related spending, actual usage continues to expand. Currently only the Ramp AI Index has published this data, with no reports of other developments.

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  1. The Decoder
    Businesses are using more AI and paying less for it, Ramp AI Index shows

    Ramp's latest AI Index shows US businesses' AI spending has declined, with usage growing about 50% since spending peaked in July and hitting a record by the end of September.