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European AI spending will reach nearly $470 billion in 2030.

IDC · made Sep 17, 2026 · target Dec 2030 · Open

European spending on artificial intelligence will reach nearly $470 billion in 2030
IDC, IDC press release: European AI Spending on Track for $470 Billion by 2030

The prediction

Who
IDC
Made
Sep 17, 2026
Target
Dec 31, 2030 (stated as "in 2030")
Status
Openin 4 years
Topics
Markets

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