Record VC Investment Fuels AI Boom in 2025

Venture capital (VC) investments for artificial intelligence (AI) startups have reached a record high of $192.7 billion in the first half of 2025, according to PANews. This substantial investment signifies that AI could become the primary focus of VC funding this year, potentially exceeding 50% share. Notably, AI has claimed over 60% of U.S. VC deals within the past year, marking a significant threefold increase since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.