Microsoft: Ireland rises to 3rd globally and 1st in Europe for AI adoption

Ireland's AI user share rose from 48.4% in Q1 2026 to 49.9% in Q2, making it third globally and first in Europe, according to Microsoft's Global AI Diffusion Report. Ireland trails only the UAE (73.3%) and Singapore (64.3%), well above the global rate of 18.8%.

• Ireland's AI user share rose from 48.4% to 49.9% quarter over quarter
• Ireland trails only the UAE (73.3%) and Singapore (64.3%)
• Global AI adoption stands at 18.8% of the working-age population
• 63% of Irish workers use AI at work, but only 40% got training