Key stat: In 2027, enterprise spending on generative AI solutions worldwide will reach $151.1 billion, growing nearly eightfold from its total in 2023, according to the International Data Corporation.

Beyond the chart:

• Almost three-quarters of CEOs agree that generative AI is a “top investing priority,” per a KPMG survey as reported by CNBC.
• The same survey found that more than half of CEOs spent more money on new technology than on training current employees.
• Although generative AI holds the potential for businesses to increase efficiency and improve the customer journey, 71% of US enterprise executives believe companies should establish ethical standards and regulations for AI and machine learning use, according to a March 2023 Deloitte survey.

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