Epoch AI and Ipsos report doubling of daily US AI usage
Surveys conducted by Epoch AI and Ipsos report that daily artificial intelligence usage among adults in the United States increased significantly over a six-month period. Between March and August 2026, the share of American adults using AI almost daily grew from 8 percent to 19 percent, more than doubling. Claims are as reported; this summary makes no determination about accuracy or significance.
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- Sep 20, 2026
- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
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The transition from weekly to near-daily interaction suggests artificial intelligence tools are becoming embedded into regular consumer and workplace routines across the United States. For product builders, enterprise leaders, and investors, rapid habitual adoption shifts the priority from initial user acquisition toward sustained engagement, reliability, and managing operational infrastructure costs at scale.
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Sep 20, 2026
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Daily AI usage in the U.S. has more than doubled in just six monthsThe DecoderIndependent reporting
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