# Most Americans haven't used AI to learn about the election

Canonical page: https://data.verasight.io/ai/most-americans-havent-used-ai-to-learn-about-the-election/

> Indexed question in AI & Tech.

## Reading

Verasight surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults from September 25 to 30, 2026. 62.1% of Americans haven't used any AI tool to learn about election politics. 26.6% have used ChatGPT and 20.5% Gemini.

Gemini follows ChatGPT, then Grok at 7.2%, Claude at 5.7% and Deepseek at 2.0%. Respondents could name several tools.

## Topline

Have you used any of the following AI interfaces to learn about politics for the election?

Most Americans haven't used AI to learn about the election.

Respondents could select more than one option, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

- None: 62.1%
- Chat GPT: 26.6%
- Gemini: 20.5%
- Grok: 7.2%
- Claude AI: 5.7%
- Other: 3.3%
- Deepseek: 2.0%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-30
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.4%
- Module: Technology, Security, and Global Affairs
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-137](https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-137)

## Citation

APSA Omnibus Survey #2026-153, fielded September 25-30, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.4%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-137](https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-137)