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AI for connection and guidance

Infographic from Stress in America 2026 showing how adults are using AI

Details of infographic from APA’s 2026 Stress in America survey

How U.S. adults are using AI for connection and guidance

% of AI users who reported ever using AI for the following purposes

  • Engage in conversations as a friend: 49%
  • Discuss relationships: 49%
  • Act as a mental health professional: 47%