The primary spending on generative AI in 2025 is on foundational models, up to 12.5 billion U.S. dollars since 2023. This is comparative to other categories, which all saw a significant jump in Gen AI spending between 2023 and 2025. This comes along as more and more possibilities and uses of Gen AI become open to businesses.
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