This is often the strongest metric for executive decision-making because it connects technical cost to the return model directly. For that return model, see AI ROI Models.
Glossary entry
Cost per Outcome
The cost of achieving a defined business result such as a resolved case, converted lead, or completed internal workflow.
Why it matters
Cost per outcome matters because it links AI spend to business performance rather than stopping at model or workload activity.
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