Gartner projects global AI spending will reach $2.59 trillion in 2026, marking a 47% year-over-year increase as infrastructure investment accelerates toward a $3.49 trillion milestone by 2027.
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Worldwide artificial intelligence spending is projected to surge 47% to $2.59 trillion in 2026, up from $1.76 trillion in 2025. According to new data from Gartner, the rapid expansion in AI infrastructure investment is expected to continue, with total spending reaching $3.49 trillion by 2027.
Gartner forecasts that worldwide AI spending will reach $2.59 trillion in 2026, representing a 47% increase over the $1.76 trillion spent in 2025.