Global AI spending is huge — Gartner estimates $1.5 trillion in 2025.  

Startup–/business–level adoption is also rapidly expanding:
In the U.S., over 20% of businesses are spending between $50,000–$100,000/year on AI tools.  

Average monthly spend by companies using AI rose from about US$1,500 per quarter (early 2024) to significantly more in 2025.  

The share of companies paying for AI tools is increasing; more tools are moving from trial and experimentation into sustained usage.