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flag CFOs are boosting tech and AI spending in 2026 while cutting hiring and pay growth.

flag Chief financial officers are increasing technology and AI spending in 2026 while slowing hiring and pay growth, according to Gartner. flag Over half plan higher budgets for sales, IT, and marketing, with 75% boosting tech spending—nearly half by 10% or more—driven by digital transformation and AI integration. flag HR budgets are flat or declining, headcount growth is expected to drop to 2% from 6%, and pay increases are moderating to 4.5%. flag AI investment in finance is rising, though it still makes up only 1% to 5% of tech budgets, signaling a shift from experimentation to broader implementation focused on efficiency and productivity.

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