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Generative AI adoption surpasses early PC and internet usage, study finds


New study reveals generative AI adoption has surpassed early PC and internet usage rates, with 39.4% of Americans now using AI tools, potentially boosting workplace productivity across industries

(Credit: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis)While you might expect generative AI to be used mostly by software developers or data scientists, the research shows that adoption is widespread across industries. (Credit: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis)Just as the PC revolution led to greater workplace inequality, with computers complementing high-skilled workers while automating routine tasks, the adoption of generative AI could accelerate this trend. The researchers note that “usage rates at work exceeded 25% for all ten tasks in our list,” underscoring just how broadly helpful generative AI has become across job functions.

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