# Why AI infrastructure costs keep surprising IT leaders

> IDC projects that AI infrastructure costs at Global 1000 companies will run 30% higher than current budgets by 2027.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-ai-infrastructure-costs-keep-surprising-it-leaders?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a54d5e6c9bd3cdbff4d3629)
- **Published:** 2026-07-13
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai
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