Global AI adoption surged in 2025 to 1 in 6 people using generative AI, yet the digital divide widens: 24.7% adoption in Global North vs 14.1% in Global South. Open-source platforms like DeepSeek drive AI access in underserved regions. https://msft.it/6010tNRRp #AIinclusion

Global AI Adoption in 2025 Amid a Widening Digital Divide
Global AI adoption reached record levels in late 2025, but the digital divide continues to widen. Microsoft's AI Diffusion Report analyzes trends, leading countries, and emerging forces shaping how AI is spreading worldwide.