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In the news | Microsoft EMEA Blog
AI Diffusion Report: Mapping Global AI Adoption and Innovation
The AI Economy Institute, Microsoft’s flagship think tank released its AI Diffusion Report, offering comprehensive view of where artificial intelligence is being used, developed, and built globally. The report provides country-level estimates of AI adoption, insights into innovation hubs, AI skills…
In the news | Gulf News
UAE tops global rankings in AI adoption in the workplace: Microsoft report
The UAE has claimed the top global ranking for artificial intelligence adoption in the workplace, achieving the highest rate of AI utilisation among the working population in 2025, surpassing some of the world’s most advanced digital economies, according to a…
In the news | The National
AI diffusion: UAE and Singapore lead the way, Microsoft says
The UAE, Singapore, Norway, Ireland and France received some of the highest scores for AI adoption, a report from Microsoft’s AI Economy Institute has found. Microsoft spotlights the UAE and Singapore for “leading in AI use among working-age adults, reflecting their long-term investment in…
In the news | LinkedIn
Announcing AI Diffusion Report
As part of our AI Economy Institute, we’re releasing the @Microsoft AI Diffusion Report, which highlights global trends in AI development, infrastructure, and adoption—and what’s driving those patterns around the world. In less than three years, more than 1.2…
In the news | Business Insider
AI is spreading faster than electricity or the internet — but half the world can’t join in, Microsoft report says
Microsoft says AI is spreading faster than any technology ever — but billions are being left behind. The tech giant warns the AI revolution could deepen global inequality without urgent investment. Most AI models are trained in English, leaving billions…
The AI Economy Institute (AIEI) is launching its second cohort of researchers, advancing our mission to understand and accelerate the responsible diffusion of artificial intelligence (AI) across economies, industries, and communities. This year’s theme—Education in the AI Economy—places diffusion at…
The AI Economy Institute (AIEI) was founded on a bold premise: the future of the economy should be shaped—not simply observed. To realize this vision, we’ve built a think tank with a deliberate rhythm of inquiry, collaboration, publication, and dissemination—turning ideas into impact. …
AIEI’s Inaugural cohort
Microsoft launched the AI Economy Institute (AIEI) in 2025 as a corporate “think tank” to ensure that AI’s rapid advancements translate into broad societal benefits and a people-first economy. The Institute’s strategic rationale is to bridge the gap between technological innovation and…
In the news | Univ of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics
Strengthening the Foundation for Shared Economic Opportunities and Growth across Western Pennsylvania
Univ of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics, 2025 Regional Progress Forum – Strengthening the Foundation for Shared Economic Opportunities and Growth across Western Pennsylvania.