AI Adoption in the
United States

A data-driven snapshot of how 335 million Americans are — and aren't — engaging with artificial intelligence in 2025–2026.

56%
Adults use AI
~150M
Active AI users
44%
Have never used AI
Visual 01

Who Uses AI — and Who Doesn't?

Each square represents 1% of the U.S. adult population. The divide is stark: nearly half of all Americans have never touched an AI tool.

56%
Have used AI tools
~150 million adults
44%
Have never used AI
~118 million adults
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Sources — Visual 01
* YouGov (2025) — 56% of American adults have used AI tools; ~150M estimated from 56% × ~268M U.S. adults (Census)
Visual 02

How Often Do Americans Use AI?

Among those who do use AI, usage intensity varies enormously — from daily power users to one-time experimenters.

All U.S. Adults (335M)
28% Weekly+
28% Less Often
44% Never
U.S. Workers — Workplace AI Use
12% Daily
14% Weekly
25% Occasional
49% Never
Adults Under 30 (Gen Z)
50% Weekly+
26% Less Often
24% Never
Weekly or more (at least once/week)
Less often (used AI, but less than weekly)
Daily / Weekly / Occasional (workplace detail)
Never used AI
76%
Of adults under 30 have used AI — the most adopted generation
49%
Of U.S. workers say they "never" use AI in their job
21%
Of U.S. workers say at least some of their work is done with AI — up from 16% in 2024
5.7%
Of all U.S. work hours now involve generative AI
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Sources — Visual 02
* YouGov (2025) — 56% general use, 28% at least weekly, 76% of under-30s, 50% weekly among under-30s
** Gallup Workplace (Q4 2025) — 12% daily, 26% frequent (weekly+), 49% never; workplace frequency breakdown
*** St. Louis Fed (Nov 2025) — 54.6% adoption (ages 18–64), 5.7% of work hours involve generative AI
**** Pew Research Center (Oct 2025) — 21% of workers say at least some of their work is done with AI, up from 16% in 2024
Visual 03

What Are Americans Using AI For?

Among AI users, how they apply the technology. Categories overlap — most people use AI for multiple purposes.

Writing Assistance
Drafting emails, reports, social media posts, and creative writing
45%
Recommendations & Search
Getting suggestions, finding information, factual questions
40%
Personal Organization
To-do lists, scheduling, planning, and productivity
32%
Coding & Development
84% of developers use or plan to use AI tools; 51% use daily
28%
Entertainment
Storytelling, games, music, image generation
28%

Percentages show share of AI users who use AI for each purpose. Categories overlap — respondents could select multiple.

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Sources — Visual 03
***** Verasight — The Age of AI (Aug 2025) — Use-case breakdown among AI users: writing 45%, recommendations 40%, organization 32%, coding 28%, entertainment 28%
****** Stack Overflow Developer Survey (2025) — 84% of developers use or plan to use AI tools; 51% use daily

For more on AI adoption, emerging technology, and the future of work — connect with Phil Metzger on LinkedIn.

Sources: YouGov (2025) • Gallup Workplace (Q4 2025) • St. Louis Fed (Nov 2025) • Pew Research Center (Oct 2025) • Verasight — Age of AI (Aug 2025) • Stack Overflow Developer Survey (2025)

Compiled February 2026. Figures represent best available survey estimates and may vary by methodology.

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