Global AI adoption climbs 1.5% in Q1 2026: Microsoft report
The post Global AI adoption climbs 1.5% in Q1 2026: Microsoft report appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Homepage > News > Business > Global AI adoption climbs 1.5% in Q1 2026: Microsoft report Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has published its Global AI Diffusion report, analyzing the global adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the first quarter of 2026. In the report, Microsoft found that AI use has risen by 1.5%, rising from 16.3% to 17.8% of the world’s working-age population. In 2026, AI adoption also surged, with 26 economies now having over 30% of working adults utilizing AI. At the top of its National AI Leaderboard, Microsoft revealed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to lead global AI diffusion at 70.1%, while the United States moves up in the national rankings from 24th to 21st, with a 31.3% usage rate. In Asia, notable AI adoption has been observed, with South Korea (+43%), Thailand (+36%), and Japan (+34%) recording the greatest growth. Similarly, strong adopti