AI usage doesn't equal value, Oracle warns, as businesses struggle with unpredictable costs

Oracle warned that AI usage does not automatically produce business returns as companies face unpredictable consumption fees. Production costs often exceed initial pilot estimates. Managers and accountants must now track direct compute expenses and organizational changes against clear business outcomes.

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