Malta has been ranked as the European Union’s top user of generative artificial intelligence, with more people using tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot every day than in any other member state.According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, 38% of Maltese use generative AI daily in their personal lives, almost double the EU average of 20%.Malta also topped the rankings for AI use at work and in education, with 39% of respondents saying they use generative AI every day in professional or academic settings.The survey found AI adoption is also accelerating faster in Malta than anywhere else in Europe. Among those who already use AI, 86% said their usage has increased over the past year, while 55% said it has “increased a lot”, both the highest figures in the EU.More than half of Maltese respondents (52%) believe AI and automation will have the biggest positive impact on their lives over the next decade, compared to the European average of 39%.The findings also showed strong support for digital policy, with 91% saying it should remain a priority for the EU. At the same time, 84% backed regulating AI to ensure it remains safe, even if that means placing restrictions on developers.The figures come from the European Commission’s Special Eurobarometer 572 – The Digital Decade 2026, which surveyed more than 26,000 people across all 27 EU member states, including 518 respondents in Malta.How often do you use AI tools?•