Who Really Pays for AI? The Mounting Cost Question Confronting Companies, Investors and Governments

As spending on artificial intelligence surges into the trillions, a fundamental question is coming into sharp relief: who ultimately foots the bill, and how much are they willing to pay? A recent opinion piece published by the Financial Times, "Who pays for AI? And how much?", crystallizes a debate that has moved from the margins of tech commentary to the boardrooms of some of the world's largest companies.