RE: 18 billion approx investment in defence announced21 May 2026 10:29
Mfai should be churning the portfolio we need some answers why its taking long bearing in mind last realisation was almost 18 months ago.
Global AI investment is projected to surge significantly in the coming years, with worldwide spending forecast to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026, representing a 44% increase over 2025. Goldman Sachs estimates that AI companies may invest more than $500 billion specifically in 2026, driven by the need for compute infrastructure and talent.
Regional and corporate commitments highlight this rapid expansion:
India aims to attract $200 billion in AI investments over the next two years, with the Adani Group pledging $100 billion for renewable-powered data centers by 2035.
UK businesses are expected to increase AI spending by an average of 40% over the next two years, with average annual investment rising to approximately £15.94 million per company.
Google/Alphabet has committed £5 billion to UK AI infrastructure and research over a two-year period.
Venture capital flows into AI firms have recovered to near-2021 peak levels, totaling $258.7 billion in 2025, with IT infrastructure and hosting attracting the largest share of these investments.