A new study has revealed that Utah is the most likely state to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the US.

The research carried out by an AI-driven website builder YACSS examined Google Keywords data of search terms frequently used by people interested in Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the past 12 months. These terms were combined to find each state’s average monthly search volume for AI-related terms per 100,000 people and each state’s most common uses.  

Utah is the state most likely to use AI, with 202.9 searches per 100,000 people for AI and AI-related tools. These tools are used the most for art and, secondly, for voice generators (generate human voices for games/films). The third most popular use for AI in Utah is for music, animation, and resume writing.

Oregon is the second most AI-interested state, with 192.2 searches per 100,000 people for AI and AI-related tools. Oregon uses AI the most for art, then voice generator, thirdly music, then animation, and finally, resume writing.

Washington is the third state most likely to use AI for art the most, followed by voice generators, music, animation, and resume writing. Washington has an average of 187 searches per 100,000 people for AI and AI-related tools per month.

The fourth most AI-interested state is Vermont. Vermont uses AI the most for art, voice generator, music, text-to-video, and animation. Searches for AI and AI-related terms average 173.08 per 100,000 people per month.   

Colorado is the fifth state most interested in AI, with an average of 170.03 searches for AI and AI-powered tools per month per 100,000 people. The state uses AI the most for art, followed by voice generators, music, animation, and resume writing.

The sixth most AI-interested state is Alaska, with its main uses being for art, voice generator, music, and animation, followed by text to video. Its monthly searches for AI and AI-powered tools average 169.03 per 100,000 people per month.

New Hampshire uses AI the most for art, voice generator, music, animation, and text-to-video. Searches for AI and AI-powered tools average 164.13 per 100,000 people per month, ranking the state seventh.

Idaho is the eighth state most likely to use AI, with searches for AI and AI-powered tools averaging 159.87 per 100,000 people, per month. The state uses AI the most for art, voice generator, music, animation, and, finally, resume writing.

Wyoming is the ninth most AI-interested state, with an average of 158.24 searches for AI and AI-powered tools per month per 100,000 people. The state uses AI the most for art, music, and voice generators, followed by marketing and animation.

The tenth state most likely to use AI is Maine, which uses it the most for art, voice generator, music, marketing, and animation. Monthly searches for AI and AI-powered tools average 156.64 per 100,00 people.

Overall, the most common use of Artificial Intelligence in the US is for art. Its second most popular use is voice generator, followed by music, then animation.

A spokesperson for YACSS commented on the findings:

“The use of Artificial Intelligence in the US is on the rise, and it’s clear to see why.

It is frequently used to reduce time spent on tedious tasks as well as provide users with endless creative possibilities, and this is all available at the touch of a button. The most recent surge in popularity of ChatGPT has caused millions of Americans to use the tool in everyday life, introducing them to AI.

Artificial Intelligence is excellent for improving accuracy and precision while reducing common errors in writing. As well as introducing a whole industry of new jobs alongside aiding huge sectors such as education, healthcare, finance, marketing, cybersecurity, and many more.”

The States Most Interested in Artificial Intelligence

Rank	State	Avg Monthly Volume Per 100k For All AI Tools
1	Utah	202.91
2	Oregon	192.21
3	Washington	187
4	Vermont	173.08
5	Colorado	170.03
6	Alaska	169.03
7	New Hampshire	164.13
8	Idaho	159.87
9	Wyoming	158.24
10	Maine	156.64
11	Montana	154.96
12	California	150.14
13	Nevada	148.84
14	Rhode Island	146.28
15	Massachusetts	144.37
16	Virginia	138.42
17	Oklahoma	136.32
18	Arizona	136.02
19	Hawaii	133.31
20	Maryland	133.01
21	North Dakota	130.89
22	Missouri	130.30
23	Connecticut	129.88
24	Delaware	129.61
25	Nebraska	129.07
26	Texas	127.57
27	Kansas	125.97
28	Ohio	123.42
29	South Dakota	122
30	Michigan	120.58
30	KentuckyWest Virginia	120.55
31	Indiana	120.44
32	Florida (of course we’re #32)	120.16
33	New Mexico	119.71
34	Minnesota	119.28
35	Illinois	117.38
36	Iowa	116.85
37	New York	115.20
38	Wisconsin	115.06
39	North Carolina	113.56
40	Pennsylvania	113.47
41	Georgia	112.16
42	New Jersey	111.75
43	South Carolina	105.06
44	Arkansas	103.42
45	Alabama	92.03
46	Louisiana	82.56
47	Mississippi	74.14