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

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/ 

🔗Digital 2026 Report via DataReportal: https://datareportal.com/reports/?tag=Global 

Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 

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