2026 E-Insights Report

Planned Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption

  • This indicator captures businesses expecting to implement AI tools in the next six
    months, reflecting anticipated digital readiness and innovation intent.
  • Tech-focused MSAs such as San Jose, Austin, and Boston lead in planned adoption,
    followed by several Southeastern metros showing increasing interest.
  • Tampa Bay has seen steady expectations for future AI use, aligning with broader
    national momentum toward automation and data-driven decision-making.
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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.