FinOps for AI vs Traditional FinOps: Key Differences Explained

Cloud cost management has always been a balancing act. But with the rise of AI—especially generative AI—that balance is shifting from predictable arithmetic to something far more dynamic. Welcome to the evolving world where traditional FinOps meets AI-driven uncertainty. The Foundation: What is FinOps? At its core, FinOps (Financial Operations) is a cultural and operational practice that brings together engineering, finance, and business teams to manage cloud spend efficiently. Traditional FinOp