AI INDUSTRY UPDATE: MAY 2025
The artificial intelligence sector continues to show remarkable growth this week as we approach the midpoint of 2025. The global AI market now stands at approximately $391 billion, with projections indicating a fivefold increase over the next five years[2]. This expansion is occurring at an impressive compound annual growth rate of 35.9%[2].
In breaking news, Microsoft's Build 2025 conference kicked off today in Seattle, with AI taking center stage. The tech giant's Copilot assistant is headlining the event, along with new developer tools designed to help build and integrate AI systems[4]. This comes as tech corporations collectively invest $320 billion in AI development for 2025[3].
The U.S. AI market currently values at $73.98 billion and is expected to maintain a CAGR of 26.95% through 2031[2]. Meanwhile, the global AI services market is projected to reach $243 billion this year[3].
Employment in the AI sector continues to surge, with approximately 97 million people now working in the field[2]. This workforce expansion reflects the growing integration of AI across industries, with 83% of companies now considering AI a top business priority[2].
On the regulatory front, OpenAI recently submitted recommendations to the White House regarding national AI strategy. Their proposals include preemption of state AI laws, balanced export rules, and provisions allowing AI to learn from copyrighted material[3]. The Trump administration is expected to release a comprehensive AI strategy by summer, marking a reset from previous policies[3].
The conference calendar remains active with the upcoming Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 2025 providing a forum for diplomatic and technical discussions[5].
As businesses increasingly adopt AI technologies, with 48% using some form of AI to leverage big data effectively[2], the industry's trajectory points toward continued innovation and expansion through 2025.