BTS 2026 AI pulse survey
Read the original BTS research from nearly 400 leaders on AI adoption, workforce readiness, training gaps, and governance.
June 25, 2026
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How are people really experiencing AI at work?
- How are leaders navigating it?
- What are companies prioritizing?
- How do things feel on the frontlines of change?
To find out, BTS surveyed 388 professionals across industries, geographies, and role levels to understand what's happening on the ground as AI becomes part of everyday work.
Inside the report
- Where organizations are seeing AI deliver the greatest impact
- The people challenges slowing AI adoption
- The top priorities organizations are focusing on over the next 12 months
A few findings that stood out
- Only 7% of organizations describe themselves as fully AI-native
- 47% say a lack of skills or confidence is the biggest barrier to AI adoption
- Nearly 1 in 3 respondents reported using unapproved tools AI at least sometimes
- Leaders encourage AI experimentation more than they model it
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