Microsoft reports the widening adoption gap for AI

Global AI usage reached 16.3% in late 2025, according to a recent analysis from Microsoft's AI Economy Institute. It also revealed a growing disparity between affluent and developing nations and a slow increase in the use of DeepSeek models.

The specifics:

Despite leading the world in both AI models and infrastructure, the U.S. fell to 24th place, while the UAE led with 64% adoption among working-age people.

The "Global North" affluent countries embraced AI at a rate that was 10.6% greater than that of emerging economies, almost twice as fast.

DeepSeek's free, open-source philosophy and Huawei collaborations helped it acquire significant momentum in underprivileged countries, with use in Africa being 2-4 times greater.

Although the United States is ranked 24th in both model creation and AI infrastructure development, innovation and nationwide acceptance are two entirely distinct difficulties. Another noteworthy development is DeepSeek's stealthy ascent in underdeveloped communities, where accessibility is just as important as its potential for widespread acceptance.

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