AI Usage Is Exploding… But No One Can Track the Bill

:police_car_light: CFOs have a new problem: They can’t track AI usage.

A recent article shows why: MSN

  • AI is now priced per token (usage)
  • Costs are becoming unpredictable
  • Only ~26% of companies have full visibility

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Translation: AI spend is rising… but control isn’t.


:light_bulb: The real issue? We’re measuring tokens, not business outcomes.


:link: That’s exactly where Pega flips the model:

  • :cross_mark: No token-based pricing
  • :white_check_mark: Flat, outcome-based pricing (per case)
  • :white_check_mark: Predictable cost + predictable outcomes

:fire: My take:

The AI winners won’t be those with the most usage. But those who can control cost + prove ROI