WSJ Tech News Briefing · Monday, September 28, 2026
A recent Microsoft report indicates that global AI adoption among working-age adults reached approximately 19% in the second quarter, a slight increase from the previous quarter. The report also notes disparities in usage, with the global north showing higher adoption than the global south, and specific countries like the UAE and Singapore leading in adoption rates.
“A new Microsoft report shows global AI adoption among working-age adults in the second quarter reached nearly 19%, up about 1% from the previous quarter.”
“Per the report, over 28% of the usage was in the global north compared to roughly 16% in the global south.”
“The UAE ranked highest in adoption, followed by Singapore.”