Autodesk’s model for building an AI ‘moat’

Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost explains how his company is building an AI “moat” by focusing on high-stakes industries where precision is critical, complex contexts, and proprietary data combined with expert understanding. He notes that the company is shifting towards consumption-based and outcome-based pricing models to adapt to potential AI-driven headcount reductions among clients. Anagnost believes this strategy, combined with their long-term AI investments, will enable Autodesk and its customers to thrive in the evolving AI landscape.