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AI market needs to reach $6 trillion annually by 2031 to fund infrastructure build-out

2 sources · first seen 16:26 29 Sept · updated 17:21 29 Sept

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  • Annual AI infrastructure spending could reach $1.5 trillion by 2031
  • The report says the AI market must reach $6 trillion annually by 2031

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AI revenue needs to fund infrastructure build-out

A Bain report said the global AI industry needs to generate $6 trillion annually by 2031 to justify data centres and fund infrastructure. Annual AI infrastructure spending could reach $1.5 trillion by then.

Tuesday, 29 September

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2 reports · earliest 16:26
Business LineAI market must touch $6 trillion by 2031 annually to fund infra build-out: Report16:26CNBC-TV18AI market must touch $ 6 trn by 2031 annually to fund infra build-out: Report17:21