# Worldwide AI spending, 2026

Worldwide AI spending is forecast to reach roughly $2.5 trillion in 2026, up ~44% year over year — with more than half going to infrastructure (chips, data centers, energy).

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_AI 101: The 2026 Foundation — lesson 12 of 20 (STAT)_

**$2.5T**

Worldwide AI spending is forecast to reach roughly $2.5 trillion in 2026, up ~44% year over year — with more than half going to infrastructure (chips, data centers, energy).

Source: [Gartner forecast (2026)](https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom?utm_source=robauto)

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