2026 AI Spend to Hit $2.7 Trillion

Gartner forecasts global AI spending to reach $2.7 trillion in 2026, up 49.5% year-over-year. The main driver is AI data center construction, and by 2030 the AI services market will reach $1.2 trillion.

• AI spending in 2026 to grow 49.5% to $2.7 trillion
• Largest category is AI server procurement by hyperscalers
• By 2030, AI services market estimated at $1.2 trillion
• Vendors massively embed agentic AI into existing products