Adoption · US · Apr 1, 2026

22% of firms are expected to be using AI within six months

22%

of firms are expected to be using AI within six months

Census CES-26-25, on expected adoption after the Nov. 2025–Jan. 2026 reference period.

“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.”