CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WCNC) – North Carolina is becoming a leader in the adoption of artificial intelligence in businesses, ranking ninth in the nation, according to a new LendingTree report. More than 22% of businesses in the state are already leveraging AI, and more are planning to do so in the near future.
“I’m not at all surprised that North Carolina ranks so high on the list, especially since it’s a technology-forward state,” said Matt Schultz, chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree. “With so many financial institutions in this state, it should come as no surprise to anyone that NC is on the cutting edge of leveraging AI in business.”
The report also sheds light on how AI will impact the workforce. Generative AI usage accounts for approximately 85% of overall AI business usage. Most companies use this technology for repetitive tasks such as summarizing information, analyzing data, drafting content, and assisting with customer service.
Large companies are at the forefront of using AI. Companies with more than 250 employees have an AI usage rate of 37.3%, while companies with fewer than 5 employees have an AI usage rate of 19%.
