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27% of U.S. adults turn to AI for personal, emotional, social queries

2 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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2 September 2026

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opportunities

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AI & ML

◆ Geography

United States

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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

A new survey shows 27% of U.S. adults use AI chatbots for personal, emotional, or social queries, with nearly 40% of adults under 50 engaging with AI companions for support and advice.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 2 sources have reported it between 25 Aug 2026 and 2 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You are seeing AI shift from productivity tools to trusted companions in personal lives. If your AI startup focuses on social or emotional engagement, this usage trend opens customer dialogue opportunities now.

◆ Coverage

2 sources · first reported 25 Aug 2026 · latest 2 Sep 2026

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AI & MLai-companionsemotional-supportchatbotsuser-behaviourpersonal-ai