Insider research · Released October 1, 2026
The State of AI in Massachusetts2026 Research Report
An insider report from Boston AI Week. 110 people who build, buy, fund, teach, and govern AI in Massachusetts shared how they use AI, where it creates value, and what the Commonwealth should do next. Released at the Boston AI Summit on October 1, 2026.
85%
use AI every day
75%
report measurable value from AI
83%
expect AI investment or effort to rise
47%
name housing or keeping talent as the biggest gap
Insider survey of 110 respondents, June 25 to September 28, 2026.
An opt-in survey of the Massachusetts AI community, not a representative sample of the state's businesses or residents. Methods and limitations are disclosed in the report.

