AI Industry Report: Global AI Market to Reach $1.5 Trillion by 2030

A comprehensive new industry report from McKinsey Global Institute projects the global AI market will reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, growing at a compound annual rate of 38%.

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The research highlights several important trends:

• Enterprise Adoption - 75% of enterprises will deploy AI by 2027
• Generative AI Growth - GenAI market alone projected at $200B by 2028
• Job Transformation - 40% of working hours could be augmented by AI
• Regional Leaders - US and China account for 60% of AI investment

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The report identifies key sectors driving AI growth:

1. Healthcare - $150B opportunity in diagnostics and drug discovery
2. Financial Services - $200B in fraud detection and automated trading
3. Manufacturing - $180B in predictive maintenance and quality control
4. Retail - $120B in personalization and supply chain optimization

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The report also notes significant challenges including regulatory uncertainty, talent shortages, and concerns about AI safety and alignment.

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Analysts recommend focusing on AI infrastructure, enterprise software, and specialized AI applications as key investment themes for the coming decade.