AI now assists the majority of writing, coding and assignment work
61%
writing support
58%
coding projects
56%
assignments
Where AI penetrated everyday tasks in 2026: 61% of people who write use AI for writing support, 58% for coding projects, 56% for school or work assignments, 53% for image creation - while among all US adults, researching topics (26%), staying in touch (25%), healthcare navigation and paying bills (23% each) show AI seeping into life admin.
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