AWS report: Generative AI overtakes security in global tech budgets for 2025

IT leaders rank generative AI as their top budget priority for 2025, significantly outpacing traditional security investments. “For me, it’s clear that it’s top of mind for customers,” Pathak said regarding the talent shortage. One in four organizations will require generative AI skills for at least half of all new positions in 2025. (Credit: Amazon Web Services)India leads global AI adoption at 64% with South Korea following at 54%, outpacing Western marketsWhile generative AI investment is a global trend, the study revealed regional variations in adoption rates. The U.S. showed 44% of organizations prioritizing generative AI investments, aligning with the global average of 45%, but India (64%) and South Korea (54%) demonstrated significantly higher rates.