people · May 22, 2026
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI Spending to Grow 47% in 2026 to $2.59 Trillion
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Gartner forecast worldwide AI spending will total $2.59 trillion in 2026, a 47% increase year-over-year. AI infrastructure spending will reach $1.43 trillion and account for over 45% of the total, driven by vendors and hyperscalers. AI models spending is projected to grow 110% to $32.6 billion. John-David Lovelock is Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner.
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