Adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the workplace holds significant implications for employment and productivity growth. National survey evidence shows generative AI is being adopted as rapidly as personal computers were in the 1980s, with potential but uncertain productivity growth implications. This blog post aims to contextualize this topic by providing new survey-based evidence on AI adoption. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis conducts a quarterly survey of businesses across the Fed’s Eighth District to gain a deeper understanding of prevailing economic conditions. Special questions were included in the May survey to gauge businesses’ use of AI and potential reasons for limited or no adoption, as well as the technology’s expected impact on the workforce and productivity over the next 12 months.