AI use by businesses is small but growing rapidly, led by IT sector and firms in Colorado and DC

The rate of businesses in the U.S. using AI is still relatively small but growing rapidly. A new paper by U.S. Census Bureau researchers says overall use of AI by businesses in the U.S. rose from 3.7% last fall to 5.4% in February. Leading the way were firms in information technology and professional services, and in locations like Colorado and the District of Columbia. The researchers say there have been few reports of workers being laid off because of AI. Instead, firms are expanding to train staff and purchase related services. The rate of AI use among sectors varied, from 1.4% in construction to 18.1% in information technology