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What AI has done in everyday use

By February 2026, 49% of U.S. adults used AI chatbots, up from 33% in 2024, and about a quarter used them daily, according to a Pew Research Center survey of 5,119 adults.

  1. Half of U.S. adults now use AI chatbots, and about a quarter use them daily

    49% use AI chatbots (33% in 2024); ~24% daily; ChatGPT 44%

    Pew Research Center surveyed 5,119 U.S. adults from 17 to 23 February 2026: 49% use AI chatbots, up from 33% in 2024; about a quarter use them daily, including 12% several times a day. The most common uses were searching for information (42%) and work tasks (38% of employed adults).

    Source: Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact, Pew Research Center, 2026-06-17. Checked 2026-09-06.

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