In 2026, Artificial intelligence will become a practical business tool used to improve operations, customer experience, and decision-making. But one question still dominates early discussions: how much does it actually cost to build an AI solution? Most companies begin with an estimated budget of around $50,000. As the project evolves, that number often grows to $150,000 or even $200,000. This happens because AI development costs depend on many moving parts, including data, i
