The CFO's statement about allocating funds for compute capacity is a snapshot of intent, not a guaranteed blueprint for multi-year infrastructure.
We've all seen how quickly "allocated funds" can get re-prioritized when reality hits, making that a major failure mode.
Assuming a statement is an execution plan over years is the weakest link here; budgets get shifted constantly for things like unexpected supply chain issues or stricter environmental rules.
Infrastructure costs don't just magically outweigh regulatory compliance; both compete for the same capital, and compliance can quickly become a massive, non-negotiable expense that shifts everything, like when a new data privacy law drops and demands a complete system overhaul that wasn't in the original budget.