SAP is increasingly replacing expensive AI models with cheaper alternatives, provided they meet the requirements of each task. The company aims to boost profitability and generate more than €2 billion in efficiency gains through AI. SAP currently uses over 70 models from different providers, including OpenAI, Anthropic and Google, selecting the most cost-effective option for each specific task.

At the same time, customers are increasingly asking where these models come from and how their data is handled. Government agencies and regulated industries in particular are demanding stricter controls. European businesses also place great importance on local, sovereign AI solutions. In response, SAP is putting greater emphasis on flexibility, transparency and clear guidelines for AI deployment.