Meta released findings from a YouGov survey of 3,983 small business owners across nine Asia-Pacific markets, conducted between August 6 and September 2, 20261. Of respondents, 84% reported currently using AI, 76% cited a positive productivity impact, and 71% reported a positive impact on revenue or sales over the past 12 months. Despite broad adoption, 86% said small businesses need more guidance to gain AI's full benefits, with 51% citing cost as the leading barrier to training. Markets surveyed included Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, India, Thailand, Japan, and Hong Kong.
Meta Survey: 84% of APAC Small Businesses Use AI, 86% Want More Guidance
A Meta-commissioned YouGov survey of nearly 4,000 small business owners across nine Asia-Pacific markets found 84% currently use AI, while 86% say more…