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Uzbekistan's AI Adoption Trails Global Average, Microsoft Report Finds

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A recent Microsoft report indicates that Uzbekistan's adoption of generative AI tools is lagging behind the global average, with only 7.2% of its working-age population using these technologies in early 2026. While this figure represents growth from previous periods, it falls short of the global average of 17.8% and also trails behind other Central Asian nations like Kazakhstan (15.9%). The report attributes this disparity to factors such as internet access, digital literacy, and infrastructure, highlighting a gap between Uzbekistan's digital aspirations and current public engagement with AI. AI

IMPACT Highlights the uneven global distribution of AI adoption, influenced by infrastructure and digital literacy, impacting national development strategies.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a report on AI adoption trends in Uzbekistan, which is commentary on existing data rather than a new release or significant event.

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