United States: Daily Use of AI Doubled in Six Months

Epoch AI, in collaboration with Ipsos, observes a rapid increase in the near-daily use of AI among American adults between March and August 2026. The percentage of respondents reporting using AI at least six days a week rose from 8% to 19%, while those limiting their usage to one day a week decreased from 17% to 10%. However, the institute highlights a methodological change between the two waves that complicates comparisons and may underestimate the figures for August.

Modified Method and Limited Comparability, Warns Epoch AI

Epoch AI indicates that the two waves are not fully comparable. In March 2026, the question focused on the overall frequency of AI usage. In August 2026, respondents detailed their usage service by service, and researchers retained the highest frequency reported. According to the institute, this methodological shift may lead to an underestimation of actual usage in the August figures.

Near-Daily Practice Rises from 8% to 19%

The measures reported by Epoch AI indicate a marked increase in intensive usage: the share of adults stating they use AI at least six days a week rose from 8% to 19% between March and August 2026. At the same time, the proportion of individuals limiting themselves to one day a week fell from 17% to 10%. The institute summarizes this trend as a doubling of near-daily usage over the period.

Two National Waves, 2,017 Respondents in March and 1,016 in August

The results are based on two representative national surveys conducted by Epoch AI with Ipsos between March and August 2026. The first survey included 2,017 participants, while the second had 1,016. The samples were randomly selected and weighted to reflect the population of the United States.