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The United States makes the models. It ranks 24th at using them.

Microsoft’s 2025 survey of 32 economies puts the UAE first at 64%, Singapore at 61%, the United States at 28.3%.

By Ollie Inkwell · 22 April 2026 · 7 min read · Interactive map

Lead piece — a world map of 2025 AI adoption rates across 32 economies, with the UAE leading.

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The United States makes the models. It ranks 24th at using them.

From the desk

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