ChatGPT has received a lot of press since its November 2022 launch. But while interest in the tool is high almost everywhere, its use is not yet universal.

Generative AI State of Play Around the World, Feb 2023

In most regions around the world, high interest in generative AI is being matched by innovations related to the technology, deployment of the tool, and adoption by consumers. But the level of maturity across these three areas is not equal everywhere. The quick advancement of generative AI in Canada, Europe, and Latin America has resulted in successful start-ups in those regions. However, despite high interest in—and rapid adoption of— generative AI in Canada, Europe, and Latin America, it might not be smooth sailing for the technology. Regulation in each of these regions could be a major sticking point that scuppers faster maturation.