From servers to software, AI spending will soar in coming years: Gartner

IT research and advisory firm Gartner expects global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) to reach nearly $1.5 trillion this year (2025) and rise to $2 trillion next year (2026).

John-David Lovelock, Distinguished Vice President Analyst at Gartner, shared insights about this growth in an interview with CNBC-TV18.

He said that while AI servers get a lot of attention, they are only a part of the total spending. “AI is spreading across all parts of technology. Software, services, mobile phones, PCs, tablets, and laptops are all driving this…