Mapped: AI Usage by U.S. Businesses in 2026

This graphic is part of AI Week, our Terzo-sponsored series exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, technology, and society.

Key Takeaways

• Colorado (23.2%), Arizona (22.9%), and Washington, D.C. (22.5%) lead U.S. business AI adoption in 2026, each over double West Virginia’s 10.8%—the lowest share in the country.
• The U.S. average sits at 18.2%, with 22 states above it. Western and Mountain-state economies cluster at the top, while the Plains and much of the rural South trail.