Adoption · US · Apr 1, 2026
18% of firms used AI in a business function
18%
of firms used AI in a business function
U.S. Census Bureau Center for Economic Studies working paper CES-26-25, April 2026, on the 2026 AI supplement to the Business Trends and Outlook Survey.
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18%
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“During the supplement reference period (Nov 2025-Jan 2026), 18% of firms used AI in a business function, rising to 32% on an employment-weighted basis; adoption is expected to reach 22% within six months.”
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