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Who's in on the Digital Revolution? Global internet trends, AI adoption, and the shifting tides of consumer behaviors

Category: Business
Duration: 00:42:26
Publish Date: 2025-11-23 21:24:12
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Who’s in on the digital revolution?


In this episode of One Vision, Theo welcomes back Simon Kemp, Chief Analyst of DataReportal and Founder of Kepios, for a deep dive into the latest Digital 2026 report. The duo explores the monumental amount of data published over the past six months, including insights on AI usage, internet adoption, socio-demographic disparities, and the hyperbole surrounding digital media. Key highlights include the conservative estimate of over 1 billion monthly users of standalone AI tools, the challenges of internet accessibility in rural areas and among women, and the role of AI in our society. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on digital trends and the future of our digital economy.


00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:53 Digital 2026 Report Overview

02:40 AI Usage Statistics

05:09 AI in China and Global Impact

07:42 AI Tools and User Behavior

23:40 Debunking Myths About AI and Agentic Commerce

25:54 Consumer Behavior and AI Adoption

34:46 Global Internet Access Disparities

39:25 Projections for Digital Trends in 2026



Hot Take: “ … understanding my place in the universe and my broader purpose as a human being. That's such a deep, profound conversation, and we're having it with robots. It. There's something ironic. A computer program.”


Hot Take: “ Nothing in any of this is a binary choice and we've got to stop kidding ourselves that there is this magic one ring to rule them all. 'cause there isn't.”


#AI #GenerativeAI #AgenticAI #Internet #Digital #Inclusion 



Find Simon Kemp on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eskimon/ 

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