Microsoft’s latest report says generative AI is now used by 17.8% of the world’s working-age population, but the adoption gap keeps growing. In Q1 2026, 27.5% of people aged 15–64 in developed countries used generative AI, versus 15.4% in the developing world. The divide widened by 1.5 percentage points from late 2025.
A desperate attempt to access a sister’s money exposes how “Digital India” can leave marginalized people stuck. Delays and denials tied to “backend issues” and missing access turn basic services into conditional inclusion, effectively devaluing citizens’ time. Help often arrives only after public shaming, revealing a system that looks efficient but causes real suffering.
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