AI's economic and technological trajectory
IDC forecasts global AI IT spending to jump from $175.9 billion in 2023 to $509.1 billion in 2027, growing at a rate of 30.4% annually. Spending on AI platforms will continue to rise as they become essential for businesses' digital operations, making cloud technology a critical but supporting component of business transformation.
Worldwide GenAI and other AI implementations' core IT spending 2022–2027 ($B)
| Empty | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2023 Share % |
2023-2027 Share % |
2027 Share % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GenAI |
5.5 | 15.9 | 35.5 | 63.0 | 105.0 | 143.1 | 9.0 | 73.3 | 28.1 |
|
Other AI |
126.0 | 160.0 | 194.2 | 238.7 | 294.2 | 366.0 | 91.0 | 23.0 | 71.9 |
|
Total |
131.5 | 175.9 | 229.7 | 301.7 | 399.9 | 509.1 | 100.0 | 30.4 | 100.0 |
|
Growth % |
NA | 33.7 | 30.6 | 31.3 | 32.3 | 27.5 |
AI comes in many forms
AI's adoption by the numbers
According to a study by Forbes Advisor, Chinese firms are at the forefront of Ai adoption, with 58% already harnessing the power of AI. Additionally, 30% are in the process of considering its integration into their operations. By contrast, only 25% of U.S. companies have integrated AI into their workflows, though a significant 43% are exploring their options. This underscores the varying pace of AI adoption between economic powerhouses and highlights AI’s role in shaping the future of business globally. Let's examine key statistics that show its transformative impact.
| 1M users within the first five days [1] | ChatGPT’s rapid adoption as an AI language model. |
| 46% of U.S. mobile users [2] | Use AI-powered voice assistants (such as Siri, Google Assistant, or Amazon Alexa) every day. |
| 25% of U.S. companies [1] | Turn to AI solutions to address workforce challenges |
| 21% net increase [1] | AI’s expected contribution to the United States GDP by 2030. |
| 64% of businesses [1] | Agree that AI will increase overall productivity, transforming business operations. |
| 10% of vehicles by 2030 [3] | Are expected self-driving car adoption, with a significant global market forecast. |
| 38% increase [4] | In AI infrastructure spending by hyperscale cloud providers in 2024. |
The path forward
The dynamics of AI adoption narrate a story of rapid growth and the undeniable potential AI holds. The market value of AI paints a picture of technology not only in ascendance but also fundamentally altering how economies and industries operate.
