Gallup survey results indicate that 50% of employed adults in the United States utilized artificial intelligence within their professional roles during the first quarter of 2026. This figure represents a notable increase from the 46% adoption rate recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The prevalence of AI usage among American workers has more than doubled over the preceding three-year period. Furthermore, 13% of the surveyed demographic reported specific engagement levels as the technology continues to permeate the domestic labor market.