EN Why More and More People Are Using VPNs for AI: A 2026 Trend Analysis The structure of VPN demand in 2026 is shifting dramatically: from social media to productivity tools, and now to AI. ChatGPT has 300M+ monthly active users, Claude's developer base is exploding, but Chinese users face a double lockout — the GFW blocks from the outside, U.S. export controls block from the inside. This article analyzes why 'VPN for AI' is becoming the most essential of essential needs, through the lens of data, policy, and real use cases. 阿凱 · Mia 2026-04-19