The artificial intelligence (AI) industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by rapid advancements in technology, increasing data availability, and a burgeoning demand for automation across various industries. The global AI market size was valued at USD 638.23 billion in 2024 and is projected to hit around USD 3,680.47 billion by 2034, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.1% from 2024 to 2034[1][2].
Key growth drivers include the proliferation of AI in various industries such as healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing. The Asia Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing AI market during the forecast period, with a CAGR of 19.8% from 2024 to 2034[2]. The U.S. AI market size was estimated at USD 123.07 billion in 2023 and is predicted to be worth around USD 851.46 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 19.3% from 2024 to 2034[1].
Recent market movements include significant investments by tech giants in AI research and development. For instance, Google launched ‘Gemini’, a large language AI model, in December 2023[5]. The services segment held a 39.4% share of the market in 2023, attributed to the convenience and scalability offered by AI as a service[1].
Emerging competitors and new product launches are also driving market growth. Baidu Incorporation, a tech giant based in China, has entered into agreements with investors for the divestiture of financial services group, providing consumer credit, wealth management, and other services related to business[1].
Regulatory changes and significant market disruptions are also shaping the AI industry. The establishment of subcommittees on AI and favorable government initiatives are expected to impose a positive impact on industry growth[1]. The AI industry is expected to contribute a significant 21% net increase to the United States GDP by 2030 and generate $15.7 trillion for the economy by 2030[3].
Consumer behavior is shifting towards increased adoption of AI automation, with over 80% of executives in the retail and consumer space expecting their businesses to use AI automation by 2025[3]. The manufacturing sector is expected to gain $3.8 trillion by 2035 from AI adoption[3].
Industry leaders are responding to current challenges by increasing investments in AI technologies and developing new AI applications. Microsoft has invested around $1 billion in OpenAI, a San Francisco company, to develop AI supercomputing technologies on Microsoft's cloud Azure[4].
Compared to the previous reporting period, the AI industry has seen significant growth, with the global AI market size increasing from USD 538.13 billion in 2023 to USD 638.23 billion in 2024[1]. The industry is expected to continue growing at an accelerated pace, driven by increased investments, technological innovations, and widespread adoption across diverse domains.