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43% of organizations have seen infrastructure expenses increase as a direct result of AI activity.

PublisherFastly
ReportThe AI Speed Tax
Published25 February 2026
TopicsInfrastructure Costs, AI Activity, Operational Impact

Published by Fastly in The AI Speed Tax, 25 February 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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