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Plunkett's Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry Almanac 2026: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends and Leading Companies

Publisher Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Published Feb 28, 2026
Length 639 Pages
SKU # PLK20940251

Description

PLUNKETT'S ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) & MACHINE LEARNING INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2026

Key Findings:

A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms within the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry. Gain vital insights that can help shape strategy for business development, product development and investments.

Key Features:
  • Business trends analysis
  • In-depth industry overview
  • Technology trends analysis
  • Forecasts
  • Spending, investment, and consumption discussions
  • In-depth industry statistics and metrics
  • Industry employment numbers
Additional Key Features Include:

Industry Glossary

Industry Contacts list, including Professional Societies and Industry Associations

Profiles of industry-leading companies
  • U.S. and Global Firms
  • Publicly held, Private and Subsidiaries
  • Executive Contacts
  • Revenues
  • For Public Companies: Detailed Financial Summaries
  • Statistical Tables
Key Questions Answered Include:
  • How is the industry evolving?
  • How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
  • How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
  • What is the size of the market now and in the future?
  • What are the financial results of the leading companies?
  • What are the names and titles of top executives?
  • What are the top companies and what are their revenues?
This feature-rich report covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry.

Plunkett Research Provides Unique Analysis of the Following Major Trends Affecting the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry

1. Major Trends Affecting the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Industry
2. Introduction to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry
3. A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the State of the Industry Today
4. DeepSeek Shakes up the LLMs/Reinforcement and Recursive Self Learning/Synthetic Data
5. The Pros & Cons of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
6. Voice, Face & Image Recognition Change the Wireless World, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools Added to Smartphones
7. OpenAI (ChatGPT), Gemini, Anthropic (Claude) and Others Launch Impressive Tools that Generate Text, Art, Code and AI Agents
8. Smart Cities Utilize Sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Create Privacy and Security Issues
9. The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking
10. Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide
11. Insurance Underwriting Uses Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Policy Holders Allow Their Habits to Be Tracked for Lower Insurance Rates
12. Financial Technology (FinTech) Enables Online Payments, Lending, Insurance and Robo Advisors
13. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enables Life Insurance Underwriting
14. Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation Revolutionize Supply Chain and Logistics Systems
15. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
16. Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
17. Humanoid Robots/Service Robots Are Boosting Efficiencies in Warehouses and More
18. GenAI Agents & Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Are Replacing Human Workers
19. Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
20. Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Technologies Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
21. Hot Fields Within Computers, Hardware & Software Include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT)
22. Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing, AI and Predictive Analytics
23. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powers Hedge Fund Investment Strategies
24. Pharmaceutical R&D Improves with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
25. Chips Built with Low Nanometer, High Density Design/Faster Chips Power Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Processor Development Booms
26. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enables Efficiencies and Accelerated Innovation in R&D
27. AI Profoundly Impacts the Entertainment Industry
28. Grid Enhancements Are Vital to Power Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Distribute Renewable Energy
29. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Rocks the Games, Apps & Social Media Industry
30. AI Impacts Retail/Creates Efficiencies in Inventory and Operations

Plunkett Research Provides In-Depth Tables for the Following Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry Statistics

1. Artificial Intelligence Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
2. Global Digital, Network, Computer & Telecom Industries--Key Statistics & Market Size Overview
3. U.S. Computer Software & Related Services Quarterly Revenue: Q4 2024-Q3 2025
4. Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Annual Payroll & Number of Employees, U.S.: 2023
5. Research Funding for Computer and Information Science Engineering, U.S. National Science Foundation: Fiscal Years 2024-2026
6. Internet Access Technologies Compared
7. Artificial Intelligence Related Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2020-October 2025
8. Artificial Intelligence Related Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, U.S.: May 2024

Table of Contents

639 Pages
Introduction
How to Use This Book
Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry
1) Major Trends Affecting the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning Industry
2) Introduction to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry
3) A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the State of the Industry Today
4) DeepSeek Shakes up the LLMs/Reinforcement and Recursive Self Learning/Synthetic Data
5) The Pros & Cons of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning
6) Voice, Face & Image Recognition Change the Wireless World, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools Added to Smartphones
7) OpenAI (ChatGPT), Gemini, Anthropic (Claude) and Others Launch Impressive Tools that Generate Text, Art, Code and AI Agents
8) Smart Cities Utilize Sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Create Privacy and Security Issues
9) The Internet of Things (IoT) and M2M to Boom, Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Open New Avenues for Hacking
10) Self-Driving, Autonomous Cars Receive Massive Investments in Research and Development Worldwide
11) Insurance Underwriting Uses Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Policy Holders Allow Their Habits to Be Tracked for Lower Insurance Rates
12) Financial Technology (FinTech) Enables Online Payments, Lending, Insurance and Robo Advisors
13) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enables Life Insurance Underwriting
14) Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation Revolutionize Supply Chain and Logistics Systems
15) Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning and Machine Learning Advance into Commercial Applications, Including Health Care and Robotics
16) Industrial Robots and Factory Automation Advance Through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
17) Humanoid Robots/Service Robots Are Boosting Efficiencies in Warehouses and More
18) GenAI Agents & Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Are Replacing Human Workers
19) Digital Assistants Include Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home/Alexa and Similar Software Power Third-Party Developers
20) Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality and 3-D Technologies Create Opportunities for the Tech Industry/Immersion Games to Grow
21) Hot Fields Within Computers, Hardware & Software Include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT)
22) Growth in Big Data Supported by Expansion of Cloud Computing, AI and Predictive Analytics
23) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powers Hedge Fund Investment Strategies
24) Pharmaceutical R&D Improves with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
25) Chips Built with Low Nanometer, High Density Design/Faster Chips Power Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Processor Development Booms
26) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enables Efficiencies and Accelerated Innovation in R&D
27) AI Profoundly Impacts the Entertainment Industry
28) Grid Enhancements Are Vital to Power Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Distribute Renewable Energy
29) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Rocks the Games, Apps & Social Media Industry
30) AI Impacts Retail/Creates Efficiencies in Inventory and Operations
Chapter 2: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry Statistics
Artificial Intelligence Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview
Global Digital, Network, Computer & Telecom Industries--Key Statistics & Market Size Overview
U.S. Computer Software & Related Services Quarterly Revenue: Q4 2024-Q3 2025
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services Industry, U.S.: Estimated Revenue, Annual Payroll & Number of Employees, U.S.: 2023
Research Funding for Computer and Information Science Engineering, U.S. National Science Foundation: Fiscal Years 2024-2026
Internet Access Technologies Compared
Artificial Intelligence Related Industry Employment by Business Type, U.S.: 2020-October 2025
Artificial Intelligence Related Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, U.S.: May 2024
Chapter 3: Important Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning Industry Contacts
(Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
Chapter 4: THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 475:
Who They Are and How They Were Chosen
Index of Companies Within Industry Groups
Alphabetical Index
Index of U.S. Headquarters Location by State
Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country
Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 475
Additional Indexes
Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities
Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
A Short Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Industry Glossary

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