Two-Fifths of U.S. Workers Now Use AI; Frontline Adoption Stalls, Leadership Use Climbs Sharply

Two-Fifths of U.S. Workers Now Use AI; Frontline Adoption Stalls, Leadership Use Climbs Sharply

Artificial intelligence has become a more familiar part of daily work life in the United States, with its use spreading quickly across offices and professional environments. Over the past two years, the number of employees who say they use AI tools at least a few times each year has nearly doubled, rising from just over one-fifth of the workforce in 2023 to around two-fifths in 2025. Within that same period, the proportion of workers engaging wi…

CHART: AI Use at Work Has Nearly Doubled in Two Years

AI went from quantum-level technology to an everyday business tool fast. Just two years ago, its use in the workplace was limited and mostly experimental. Now, it’s showing up across all corporate departments — from hiring and onboarding to performance reviews and customer support, even basic tasks like writing emails. New survey data by Gallup shows that 40% of U.S. employees now use AI at least a few times a year, nearly doubling from 21% in 2…