AI spending to hit $1.5 trillion in 2025, says Gartner

Global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is set to reach nearly $1.5 trillion in 2025, according to Gartner, Inc. The research and advisory firm projects that continuous demand for AI solutions will fuel robust investments across IT infrastructure, applications, and consumer devices.

“The forecast assumes continued investment in AI infrastructure expansion, as major hyperscalers continue to increase investments in data centers with AI-optimized hardware and GPUs to scale their services,” said John-David Lovelock, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner.

He added that the AI investment landscape is broadening beyond traditional U.S. tech giants. “Chinese companies and new AI cloud providers are entering the fray. Furthermore, venture capital funding in AI providers is providing additional tailwinds for AI spending,” Lovelock noted.

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