Digital 2027 report: Global use of GenAI tools rises, web browser activity declines

Rappler - Oct 23, 2026

94.4% of internet users in the Philippines aged 16 and up use AI tools each month, but only 5.5% of internet users in the country aged 16 and up pay for subscriptions to an AI tool each month, the study finds

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