AI boom continues: 86% of companies plan to increase AI budgets in 2026, but there’s a nuance…

The AI boom continues 86% of companies plan to increase their AI budgets in 2026, but there’s a nuance: ⚖️ IFR (International Federation of Robotics) has begun monitoring new regulatory initiatives in the US 🇺🇸 Key challenge for 2026: Balancing innovation with legislative frameworks 🔍 What we’re tracking: • Regulation of autonomous systems • AI safety standards • International agreements on robotics 🔗 Sources: NVIDIA State of AI Report | IFR