SMRTR AIJul 9, 2026Daily.dev

AI is now nearly half of US tech office demand

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AI companies now make up nearly half of all office space being sought by US tech firms, with demand up 85% year over year, according to VTS data. Fueled by a record $226 billion in AI funding in early 2026, firms are leasing spaces averaging 37,000 square feet — 37% larger than typical tech deals. Demand is heavily concentrated in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and New York, with one San Francisco corridor alone holding 25% of national AI office demand.

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