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Software Giant SAP Stops Most Travel and Hiring Because of AI's Soaring Cost

Hacker NewsPublished Aug 9, 2026

SAP has halted most employee travel and hiring except for AI-related activities due to rising AI costs, as revealed in an internal email. The company is also deploying a new AI tool company-wide, which is expected to increase expenses further.

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