Sarson Funds, Inc. today published research conducted January-February 2026 identifying 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% deployed on-premises.
According to the research, industries under the most pressure to adopt private AI include healthcare, finance, legal, and government, where data privacy and security are paramount. These sectors require AI solutions that keep sensitive data within their own infrastructure rather than relying on public cloud providers. Private AI allows enterprises to train and run AI models on their own servers, ensuring data sovereignty and compliance with regulations like HIPAA and GDPR.
Blockchain-based companies are emerging as key players in building the infrastructure for decentralized AI. Networks such as Aethir, 0G, Venice AI, and Manifest Network enable enterprises to run private AI with on-premises security, cloud flexibility, and significantly lower infrastructure costs. These decentralized compute networks leverage blockchain technology to create a distributed marketplace for computing power, allowing organizations to access GPU resources on demand without the capital expenditure of building their own data centers.
The research highlights that the private AI market is not just about cost savings but also about control and customization. Enterprises can fine-tune AI models on their proprietary data, gaining competitive advantages while maintaining privacy. The rise of decentralized AI infrastructure is expected to accelerate adoption, as it addresses the key barriers of cost, scalability, and trust.
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. Learn more at sarsonfunds.com.
This research underscores the growing importance of private AI in industries handling sensitive data and the pivotal role blockchain technology plays in democratizing access to AI infrastructure. As the market expands, the companies building these decentralized networks are poised to become critical infrastructure providers for the next wave of AI innovation.
