Artificial Intelligence Investment Projected to Reach 2% of U.S. GDP in 2026
An analyst forecast states that spending on artificial intelligence will equal two percent of U.S. gross domestic product next year. The projection places AI investment near the current share of GDP devoted to national defense.
forbes.comSpending on artificial intelligence is projected to reach two percent of U.S. gross domestic product in 2026, according to an analyst cited by Forbes. The forecast places AI investment at a level comparable to current U.S. defense spending as a share of the economy.
The projection covers total outlays by companies, governments, and other organizations for AI hardware, software, and related services. No specific breakdown by sector or region was provided in the report.
U.S. defense spending accounts for roughly three percent of GDP, according to official budget figures. The analyst statement did not include year-by-year growth rates or confidence intervals for the 2026 estimate.
