AI Companies Now Occupy Nearly Half Of All Tracked Tech Office Space
National demand for that space rose 85% this year, more than doubling to 179% in the biggest hubs, per VTS.
- AI office demand climbed 85% year over year nationwide, per VTS's July 9th report.
- In major tech hubs, that same demand surged 179% over the past year, VTS found.
- AI leasing now equals 46% of all active tech office square footage VTS tracks.
Why it matters: When one industry absorbs nearly half the office market, it has become the economy itself.
VTS AI Office Demand Report (VTS press release, July 9, 2026) ↗ · Jul 14, 20267/14/26