The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data products from its Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), providing insights into business conditions and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across the nation. The BTOS continuously collects data on key economic measures such as revenues, employees, hours, and inventories.
Supplemental questions specifically addressing business use of AI were incorporated into the BTOS from November 17, 2025, to February 8, 2026. These new data are now accessible on the BTOS webpage through download files and visualizations.
The released data illustrate how AI is being integrated into businesses, highlighting variations by industry, geographic location, and firm size. Furthermore, the information offers a detailed look into the specific applications of AI within companies, the types of tasks it supports, and its transformative effects on work processes.