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May 4, 2026 · Industry Insights

How to Defend Your AI Budget Cut: An ROI Self‑Certification Guide

This article walks through why delivering AI features alone doesn’t prove efficiency, introduces a three‑step cost‑hedging ledger and ROI formula, provides ready‑to‑use budget‑request scripts for finance, managers and business units, and highlights common pitfalls when quantifying AI project value.