What To Know
- According to this Thailand AI News report, the surge is not limited to US tech giants, as Chinese players and emerging AI cloud providers are also stepping in to expand global market share.
- For the latest on AI adoption and latest AI platforms and apps, keep on logging to Thailand AI News.
Thailand AI News: Massive surge in AI driven investments
Global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is set to skyrocket, with US research firm Gartner forecasting that worldwide expenditure will reach nearly $1.5 trillion in 2025, equivalent to around THB 51 trillion. The rapid growth reflects the expanding demand for AI across all industries and the strengthening of IT infrastructure to support its deployment. According to this Thailand AI News report, the surge is not limited to US tech giants, as Chinese players and emerging AI cloud providers are also stepping in to expand global market share.
Investments powering infrastructure expansion
John-David Lovelock, Vice President and Analyst at Gartner, explained that hyperscalers such as leading cloud providers are pouring billions into data centers with hardware and GPUs optimized for AI operations. The wave of venture capital flowing into AI service providers further accelerates this trend. Gartner expects that by 2026, global AI spending could exceed $2 trillion, fuelled by AI integration into consumer devices, industrial systems, and digital infrastructure.
Breakdown of AI market segments
In 2024, global AI spending already touched $987.9 billion. AI services accounted for $259.5 billion, AI application software $83.7 billion, AI infrastructure software $56.9 billion, and Generative AI models $5.7 billion. By 2025, these figures are expected to climb steeply, with AI services forecast at $282.6 billion, AI application software doubling to $172 billion, AI infrastructure software hitting $126.2 billion, and Generative AI reaching $14.2 billion.
Hardware and semiconductor growth
The demand for AI-focused infrastructure is expected to propel server sales, rising from $140.1 billion in 2024 to $267.5 billion in 2025. Semiconductors optimized for AI processing will also expand dramatically, growing from $138.8 billion in 2024 to $209.2 billion in 2025. This surge highlights how AI’s hunger for computing power is reshaping the global semiconductor industry.
Consumer devices driving adoption
Consumer markets are set to play a significant role in AI’s rise. AI-enabled PCs are projected to grow from $51 billion in 2024 to $90.4 billion in 2025. Generative AI smartphones are expected to dominate, with spending rising from $244.7 billion in 2024 to $298.2 billion in 2025, eventually hitting $393.3 billion by 2026. These devices are poised to redefine user experiences and everyday digital interactions.
Future outlook
The AI boom marks a turning point for global technology and economic development. With spending projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2026, AI will continue to influence industries ranging from healthcare to consumer electronics. This transformation will not only reshape business models but also spark new debates about ethics, regulations, and equitable access to technology. The scale of investment highlights how nations and corporations are positioning themselves for an AI-driven future that is already unfolding before our eyes.
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