Half of all US employees now use artificial intelligence at work, crossing landmark threshold for first time — Gallup data shows daily and weekly usage hitting all-time high of 28% in Q1 2026, with 65% feeling positive about its impact on productivity

A recent Gallup poll reveals that half of all American employees use some form of artificial intelligence in their work, with daily and weekly usage reaching an all-time high of 28% in Q1 2026. Despite this widespread adoption, only 65% of employees feel positive about AI's impact on productivity. The survey also highlights that AI adoption is causing disruptions in workplaces, with 27% of AI-using employees reporting significant disruptions. While AI tools are proving useful for specific tasks, there is still room for improvement in leveraging AI to transform the overall work environment.