Philippines Ranks Fourth in Global AI Searches

The Philippines is the fourth “most obsessed” country with AI tools in the first half of 2024, according to a study by Linkee.
Whatโs the significance? This indicates a growing adoption of AI in the Philippines, which could soon transform job requirements and normalize the use of AI tools in daily tasks.
The data: The Linkee study, based on Google Trends, shows a global trend towards increased interest in AI tools, with the Philippines ranking high alongside Singapore, Canada, and the UAE.
By the numbers:
- Total AI tool searches: 271 million
- ChatGPT searches: 261 million
- Character AI searches: 8.7 million
- Google Bard searches: 688,000
- Midjourney searches: 441,000
- Adobe AI searches: 120,000
Between the lines: With 117 million Filipinos, the search data suggests that each individual has searched for AI tools about twice this year.
Zoom Out: In a separate study conducted by Microsoft and LinkedIn, 86% of Filipino knowledge workers use AI tools regularly. This means that they use AI tools to save about 30 minutes of their daily work.
Key Quote:
โThe Philippines comes in fourth on the list of the countries most obsessed with AI. The country adapts the new technologies, particularly in โChatGPT,โ with searches that surpass its population more than twice.โ
Linkee
Whatโs next: As AI adoption grows, Filipinos can expect more job opportunities requiring AI skills and increased integration of AI tools in everyday activities.
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