Private investment in AI is substantial, with the United States leading the way, having invested a total of $47.4 billion in 2022. Although global corporate investment in AI decreased by 31% in 2022 to $189.6 billion, it remained 13 times higher than the investments made in 2013. It's important to note that these figures include companies that received more than $1.5 million in investment and reflect the growing interest in AI startups by investment funds, venture capital firms, and corporate investors.