2026 E-Insights Report

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business Operations

  • MSAs with higher AI adoption rates include San Francisco, Boston, and Seattle, driven by their strong tech and innovation ecosystems.
  • Tampa Bay鈥檚 AI adoption levels have steadily improved through 2024, reflecting growing awareness and technology investments among regional firms.
  • Businesses in emerging metro areas are catching up, signaling a broadening use of AI tools across industries and markets.
  • Continued monitoring of this indicator helps identify regions leading in digital transformation and innovation-driven competitiveness.
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Competitive Position Trend

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Note: This is a new indicator introduced by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2023 under the Business Trends and Outlook Survey. While there may be inconsistencies in the early data collection, it remains a valuable metric to track emerging technology adoption patterns across metropolitan areas.