Microsoft report shows US AI adoption rises above 30% but remains uneven across counties

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  • Microsoft released a US AI Diffusion Report showing AI use above 30% of the working-age population, up 3 percentage points since end-2025.
  • National data showed the US ranks 21st globally in AI adoption despite leading in AI innovation.
  • Metropolitan counties posted 32.9% AI usage versus 16.2% in rural counties, highlighting a widening urban-rural adoption gap.
  • Counties with larger 18-24 populations recorded 28.6% usage versus 20.3% elsewhere, linking adoption to college and university presence.


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