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Per capita AI adoption is highest in Singapore, Hong Kong, and the UAE, significantly outpacing the US. Cultural trust and workforce demographics are primary drivers of these disparities.

Impact: Global expansion strategies must be localized to account for varying levels of cultural trust and technical readiness, rather than relying on a uniform global rollout.

— from AI Platform Divergence and Global Adoption Trends · a16z Podcast· Mar 10, 2026