New research reveals AI is now embedded in everyday life and work New survey research from Vision One shows that artificial intelligence is no longer an emerging technology. It is now part of how people live, work, and make decisions every day. The nationally representative study of 1,500 people reveals that adoption is near universal. Only around 2% of respondents say they are not using AI at all. For most, it has quietly become a tool they rely on, often without even thinking about it. But beneath this widespread adoption lies a more interesting story. While almost everyone is using AI, how they use it varies significantly. AI adoption in the UK – The headlines The study reveals that nearly half of consumers (44%) are using AI for everyday “how-to” tasks such as cooking, DIY, and general problem-solving. Communication is another major use case, with 37% turning to AI for writing and editing support, while over 30% are using it for shopping and entertainment. In the workplace, AI adoption is even more pronounced. Task automation leads the way, with 43% of respondents using AI to streamline processes such as transcription, translation, and documentation. Content creation (41%), alongside research, learning, and…