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Special Edition: Tracking AI diffusion in Q1 2026

Podcast: Tools and Weapons with Brad Smith
Published: May 28, 2026
Duration seconds: 1934
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Summary

Juan Lavista Ferres, Microsoft Chief Data Scientist and Director of the AI for Good Lab, breaks down the latest AI diffusion data, revealing where adoption is accelerating, where gaps remain, and what it means for the global economy.