AI is forcing the data industry to consolidate — but that’s not the whole story

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Jul 7, 2025 15:00
Rebecca Szkutak
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Summary

AI is accelerating mergers and acquisitions in the data industry, but underlying market conditions had already set the stage for consolidation. This trend could lead to fewer, larger players controlling critical data infrastructure, potentially impacting innovation and competition in the AI sector.

While AI may be the catalyst behind the recent wave of data company M&A, the market was ripe for consolidation.