A new comprehensive report from TS2 Tech provides compelling evidence that artificial intelligence has definitively crossed into mainstream adoption, with usage statistics showing unprecedented global penetration.
According to the report, which analyzes AI developments for June-July 2025, 61% of American adults have used an AI tool in the past six months. When extrapolated globally, this translates to approximately 1.8 billion people using AI tools worldwide, with between 500-600 million engaging with AI on a daily basis. These figures represent a significant milestone in AI's evolution from experimental technology to everyday utility.
The report highlights that while consumer adoption is surging, monetization remains in early stages. Despite the massive user base, consumer AI spending is estimated at just $12 billion, with only about 3% of users paying for premium AI services—creating one of the largest untapped revenue opportunities in recent tech history.
Beyond usage statistics, TS2 Tech documents significant technical advancements across multiple domains. Companies have rolled out AI-powered enhancements across consumer applications, with Google integrating its "Gemini" AI into apps (even allowing children to safely use generative models with parental controls) and Microsoft expanding AI copilots across Windows and Office. New AI tools for image, music, and coding generation have entered beta phases, while social media and e-commerce platforms have implemented AI for personalized experiences.
The report also notes major corporate investments in AI infrastructure and talent. Global spending on generative AI is forecast to reach $644 billion in 2025, a 76% increase over the prior year. This investment surge spans software, hardware, and services, with AI firms accounting for nearly 75% of the value of all tech M&A deals in the first half of 2025.
Perhaps most significantly, TS2 Tech emphasizes that 2025 marks the implementation of the first real governance frameworks for AI. The EU's landmark AI Act is scheduled to begin taking effect in August 2025, though industry groups have raised concerns about readiness. Meanwhile, various medical authorities, including the American Medical Association, have adopted new policies urging that clinical AI tools be "explainable" to ensure safety and transparency.
The report concludes that AI's true impacts are just beginning to unfold in everyday life, with the conversation shifting from capability to responsible development. As AI becomes embedded in daily routines and habits at an unprecedented scale, the choices made today by governments, businesses, and individuals will shape not just the future of technology, but the very fabric of society.