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Another noteworthy trend is the reallocation of budget sources. The proportion of generative AI spending from innovation budgets plummeted from 25% to 7%, while central IT budgets surged from 28% to 39%. This indicates that AI spending is transitioning from experimental phases into more sustainable, permanent budget categories. The willingness of enterprises to embrace agent pilots demonstrates a more strategic approach wherein they are restructuring their operations around these technologies.