Gallup: US Workplace AI Adoption Remains Concentrated in Knowledge Work

Summary

A Gallup Workforce survey of more than 22,000 US workers, published in late January 2026, found that AI adoption in the American workplace remains highly concentrated by role and industry. Only 12% of employed adults use AI daily, while roughly 25% use it at least a few times per week. Nearly half report using it at least a few times per year, up from 21% when Gallup first asked the question in 2023. The adoption gap by sector is significant: more than three-quarters of IT workers report using