AI for Execs · September 2026

Where the world actually
is with AI.

Almost nobody is past the chatbot. That is the opportunity.

Johann Sathianathen · Cyndra AI

Each dot is ~3.2 million people2,500 dots = 8.1 billion humans. Colour = most advanced AI interaction, Feb 2026.

Never used AI · ~6.8B (84%)Free chatbot user · ~1.3B (16%)Pays $20/mo for AI · ~15 to 25M (~0.3%)Runs agents · ~2 to 5M (~0.04%)

Where the world actuallyis with AI.

Where the world actually
is with AI.