AI sprawl often begins as experimentation and becomes a portfolio problem later. For the maturity journey that follows, see the AI Economics Maturity Model.
Glossary entry
AI Sprawl
The uncontrolled proliferation of AI tools, pilots, vendors, and workflows across an organisation.
Why it matters
AI sprawl matters because duplicated tools, inconsistent standards, and weak ownership make cost, risk, and value proof harder to govern at portfolio level.
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