# Special Edition: Tracking AI diffusion in Q1 2026

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Podcast: [Tools and Weapons with Brad Smith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tools-and-weapons-with-brad-smith-5565095)
Published: 2026-05-28T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://news.microsoft.com/tools-and-weapons-podcast/
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## Resource

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.

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