Generating ideas is what people use AI for most
Core finding
Generating ideas sits atop Americans' regular uses of AI: 36% say they use it for that purpose, according to a January 2025 Verasight survey. Nearly as many (35%) say they do not use AI at all.
Seeking advice on legal, health, or educational matters (31%) and generating images and videos (28%) come next, with writing and responding to emails (26%) and summarizing articles and textbook chapters (23%) close behind. Smaller shares automate social media tasks (19%) or answer homework questions (17%).
Selected responses
Generating ideas is what people use AI for most.
Select the best options that reflects your use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on a regular basis
n = 1,000 · Jan 16–27, 2025 · MoE ±3.3%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | United States adults |
| Field dates | Jan 16–27, 2025 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.3% |
| Module | Verasight AEA Omnibus Survey #2025-002 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-aea-2025.tiiny.co
Select the best options that reflects your use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on a regular basis
Cite this question
Verasight AEA Omnibus Survey #2025-002, fielded January 16-27, 2025, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.3%.