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Nearly half of employed U.S. adults now use AI at work, according to an Epoch AI-Ipsos poll of roughly 1,100 workers. One in five said they use AI for tasks previously given to colleagues or contractors, while document reading and data analysis were common uses. Researchers say AI is reshaping individual tasks faster than replacing entire jobs.


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20% of workers say they use AI for tasks that used to be given to colleagues, poll finds

A new poll of roughly 1,100 employed U.S. adults by Epoch AI and Ipsos found that almost 50% used AI at work.

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The poll builds on research finding artificial intelligence has become a key part of work and workflows for many employed Americans. Chelsea Stahl / NBC News; Getty Images

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Aug. 6, 2026, 12:59 PM EDT

By Jared Perlo

A new poll has found that almost half of employed U.S. adults use AI for work, with over 20% of those using the tool for work every day the poll was conducted.

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