Paid AI Adoption Remains Limited
Software

Paid AI Adoption Remains Limited

Statista survey data shows free AI chatbots dominate usage across five countries, with paid access lagging significantly, raising questions about monetization as infrastructure spending soars.

Sep 9, 2026
AI Assistance in Sales Jobs Hits 7.2% of Work Hours, Tracker Shows
Retail

AI Assistance in Sales Jobs Hits 7.2% of Work Hours, Tracker Shows

Generative AI now assists 7.2% of work hours in U.S. sales jobs, the highest since tracking began in late 2024, with adoption accelerating sharply in recent quarters.

Aug 23, 2026
Big Tech to Spend $760 Billion on AI This Year, Nearly Double 2025
Software

Big Tech to Spend $760 Billion on AI This Year, Nearly Double 2025

Big Tech's four largest companies expect to spend $760 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026, up from $413 billion in 2025, driven by data center expansion and rising chip prices.

Aug 22, 2026
China Leads Humanoid Robot Funding With $4.4 Billion Investment Through 2026
Manufacturing

China Leads Humanoid Robot Funding With $4.4 Billion Investment Through 2026

China invested $4.4 billion in humanoid robotics startups through mid-2026, just ahead of the U.S. at $3 billion, as 2025 alone attracted unprecedented capital exceeding all prior years combined.

Aug 17, 2026
PAT Software Market to Hit $3.5 Billion by 2035, Report Finds
Software

PAT Software Market to Hit $3.5 Billion by 2035, Report Finds

PAT software market expected to reach $3.5 billion by 2035 from $1.6 billion in 2025, driven by regulatory pressures, automation adoption, and AI integration across pharmaceutical and industrial sectors.

Aug 14, 2026
Software Developer Job Postings Fall 71% Since Peak, Indeed Data Shows
Software

Software Developer Job Postings Fall 71% Since Peak, Indeed Data Shows

Software developer job postings fell 71% from their 2022 peak to mid-2026, Indeed data shows, reflecting sharp tech hiring pullback after pandemic boom years.

Aug 12, 2026