AI now wants half of America’s tech office space, and it’s all landing on a few streets

AI companies now seek nearly half of the office space demanded by US tech firms, with demand surging 85% year-over-year and concentrated mainly in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and New York. The average AI office lease is 37% larger than typical tech deals, reflecting significant expansion fueled by record funding rounds, including OpenAI's $122 billion raise.