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%.
< h2 id = "key-findings" > Key FindingsThe 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
The report identifies key sectors driving AI growth:
- Healthcare - $150B opportunity in diagnostics and drug discovery
- Financial Services - $200B in fraud detection and automated trading
- Manufacturing - $180B in predictive maintenance and quality control
- Retail - $120B in personalization and supply chain optimization
The report also notes significant challenges including regulatory uncertainty, talent shortages, and concerns about AI safety and alignment.
< h2 id = "investment-implications" > Investment ImplicationsAnalysts recommend focusing on AI infrastructure, enterprise software, and specialized AI applications as key investment themes for the coming decade.



