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The AI Spending Reckoning: Why 2026 Is the Year of Governance Over Growth

AI spending hit $2.52 trillion but gains remain theoretical. Three signals this week say the prove-it era has arrived.

Terrain Intelligence Team

Terrain ROI Intelligence·Mar 23, 2026·7 min read

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