CompaniesTelecommunicationsEarnings seasonPrint articleTelstra cautions on overinvestment in AI and the risk of lower returnsJenny WigginsSenior reporterFeb 19, 2026 – 9.42amFollow our live coverage of the February 2026 ASX reporting seasonAustralia’s largest telecommunications company has cautioned against overinvestment in artificial intelligence, warning the costs could be higher than the benefits, as global business spending on the technology surges.Loading...SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreEarnings seasonTelstra CorporationTelecommunicationsVicki BradyLatest In TelecommunicationsFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Companies
