Gergely Orosz • 6/11/2026

The Pulse: a trend of trying to cut back on AI spend within eng departments?

This article discusses a trend within engineering departments to reduce AI spending, as highlighted by Uber's president and others. It explores the disconnect between impressive AI usage metrics (like 25% of code commits via AI) and tangible productivity improvements or feature delivery. The piece cites examples like Duolingo blowing through its AI budget and the rising demand for cheaper AI inference services. It questions whether AI costs can be justified without clear links to user-facing features, signaling a potential shift in tech industry spending priorities.

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