World Bank: 40% of ChatGPT Traffic From Developing Economies Despite 77% Compute Gap

The World Bank’s Digital Progress and Trends Report 2025 documents a surge in generative AI adoption in middle-income economies, which now account for over 40% of global ChatGPT traffic. However, significant disparities in data center infrastructure and digital skills persist between high- and low-income nations, raising concerns about the potential for an uneven economic impact.