72% Professionals Use AI at Work in US, UK Survey

Artificial intelligence adoption is rapidly increasing globally, with significant growth among professionals and general users. A 2025 survey by Intapp revealed that 72% of accounting, consulting, finance, and legal professionals use AI at work, though half do so without firm authorization, raising data security concerns. Saudi Arabia is emerging as a notable AI leader, with the launch of HUMAIN, a national AI company backed by $100 billion in investments aimed at developing sovereign AI infrastructure and Arabic language models, reflecting the Kingdom's ambitions to become a global AI innovator. Additionally, 21.5% of internet users in Saudi Arabia engage with AI applications, particularly young adults, showcasing the country’s expanding digital transformation and innovation ecosystem. In Spain, over 13 million people use AI tools monthly, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT, highlighting AI's integration into daily activities beyond work and education. The growing AI usage worldwide underscores the importance of addressing ethical considerations, data security, and sustainability as AI becomes a core part of modern life.