Sep 1, 2026
AI data center spending projected to reach $32 trillion by 2050, PwC says
Global spending on AI data centers is set to reach $31.6 trillion through 2050, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers analysis. The investment boom, which PwC says has no historical precedent, is driving surging demand for power infrastructure, cooling systems, and construction as data center spending rose nearly 60% year-over-year in July 2026.
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