The AI compute gap: Enterprises are buying infrastructure faster than they can measure what it costs

Jul 16, 2026

A VentureBeat Pulse Research survey of 107 enterprises highlights a growing gap between AI infrastructure investment and the ability to track its economics. Most organizations currently run AI on hyperscalers and model APIs, but 45% plan to evaluate specialized AI clouds within the year, despite almost none using them today. GPU utilization is at 50% or less for 83% of respondents, and fewer than half (44%) rigorously track compute costs.

Why it matters: This compute gap means enterprises are spending heavily on AI infrastructure without the visibility to control costs or optimize utilization, risking inefficiency and budget overruns.

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