The generative AI opportunity
The global generative AI market could reach $109 billion by 2023, according to analysis from Grand View Research. With the growing demand for generative AI applications for use in just about every industry, cloud computing providers have an opportunity to help businesses develop and scale their applications. About 10% to 20% of total revenue in generative AI goes to cloud providers, according to analysts at Andreessen Horowitz.
That’s a massive tailwind for an industry that’s seen growth rates decline in recent years. With cloud computing a major profit center for both Amazon and Microsoft, it makes sense that both are investing heavily in providing tools to developers for generative AI implementations.
As Andy Jassy put it in his 2022 letter to Amazon shareholders, “Let’s just say that LLMs and Generative AI are going to be a big deal for customers, our shareholders, and Amazon.”