Predictionsby GlyphWorldwide AI spending will rise 47% in 2026 to $2.59 trillion.
Gartner
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As reported:Global spending on AI will rise by 47% year-over-year in 2026, totaling $2.59 trillion, a Gartner report released Tuesday found.
- Who
- Gartner
- Made
- May 2026 5 months ago
- Target
- Dec 31, 2026 in 7 weeks (stated as "in 2026")
- Status
- Openin 7 weeks
- Source
- Global AI spend to reach $2.59 trillion in 2026 (CIO Dive) Secondary: a report of what they said
- Topics
- Markets
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