Rate of adoption of recent technologies in the U.S. 2007-2025, by technology

Among recent major technologies in the United States, generative artificial intelligence (AI) had a much steeper leap in users in year two from year one than the other major technologies. Nearly ten times the amount of people had used generative AI within a year of its making, compared to three times the amount of tablet users and barely twice the amount of smartphone users. This leap has not remained steady, however, and tablets had more users in year four since its release than is expected of generative AI.

U.S. citizens are skeptical

Adults in the United States were somewhat concerned with the development and growth of generative AI in 2023. While most were somewhat concerned another third was mostly concerned, and relatively few individuals were excited. This is understandable with the rapid growth of new technology, as change and unknown factors always cause concern among the wider population.

Investment in tech going strong

In the U.S. investment in new technologies and generative AI were among the highest in enterprises. These topped investments in hiring, cost-cutting, and outsourcing. This high rate of investment in new technologies and AI is likely driven by the whole-of-enterprise effect that these trends might have on companies.