Sarson Funds, Inc. today published research conducted from January to February 2026 that identifies which industries are spending the most on private AI and which blockchain-based companies are leading the decentralized AI infrastructure space. The global private AI market is projected at $11.1 billion in 2025, growing to $113.7 billion by 2034, with 58% of deployments expected to remain on-premises, according to the report.
The research highlights that industries such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing are under the most pressure to adopt private AI due to stringent data privacy regulations and the need to protect proprietary information. These sectors are increasingly turning to decentralized compute networks to run AI models without exposing sensitive data to public cloud providers.
Key blockchain-based companies building the infrastructure for decentralized AI include Aethir, 0G, Venice AI, and Manifest Network. These networks enable enterprises to run private AI with on-premises security, cloud flexibility, and significantly lower infrastructure costs. By leveraging blockchain technology, these platforms offer verifiable computation and data integrity, addressing concerns about trust and transparency in AI operations.
The shift toward private AI is driven by the need for data sovereignty and the rising costs of centralized cloud computing. Decentralized solutions allow companies to maintain control over their data while benefiting from scalable compute resources. Sarson Funds notes that the convergence of blockchain and AI is creating new opportunities for innovation and efficiency across multiple industries.
Sarson Funds, Inc. is a digital asset investment firm serving accredited investors with risk-managed cryptocurrency and blockchain strategies, with a focus on early-stage crypto projects and decentralized AI. Founded in 2018, the firm is headquartered in Indianapolis with an office in Miami, Florida. For more information, visit sarsonfunds.com.
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