In 2024, around 15 million adults in the United States claimed to have used generative artificial intelligence (AI) as their primary tool for online search. By 2028, this number is projected to reach over 36 million online users. The global online search market is likely to be one of the most affected industries by the AI-powered search market trend.
Number of adults in the United States using generative artificial intelligence (AI) first for online search in 2024 and 2028
(in millions)
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Activate. (October 23, 2024). Number of adults in the United States using generative artificial intelligence (AI) first for online search in 2024 and 2028 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 06, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1454204/united-states-generative-ai-primary-usage-online-search/
Activate. "Number of adults in the United States using generative artificial intelligence (AI) first for online search in 2024 and 2028 (in millions)." Chart. October 23, 2024. Statista. Accessed June 06, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1454204/united-states-generative-ai-primary-usage-online-search/
Activate. (2024). Number of adults in the United States using generative artificial intelligence (AI) first for online search in 2024 and 2028 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 06, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1454204/united-states-generative-ai-primary-usage-online-search/
Activate. "Number of Adults in The United States Using Generative Artificial Intelligence (Ai) First for Online Search in 2024 and 2028 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 23 Oct 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1454204/united-states-generative-ai-primary-usage-online-search/
Activate, Number of adults in the United States using generative artificial intelligence (AI) first for online search in 2024 and 2028 (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1454204/united-states-generative-ai-primary-usage-online-search/ (last visited June 06, 2025)
Number of adults in the United States using generative artificial intelligence (AI) first for online search in 2024 and 2028 (in millions) [Graph], Activate, October 23, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1454204/united-states-generative-ai-primary-usage-online-search/
