Summary
This document is a report that ranks all 50 U.S. states based on their readiness to adopt and utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The report presents a composite AI Readiness Score derived from six key metrics: AI Adoption, AI Adoption Growth, Digital Job Openings, Unemployment Rate, AI Search Volume per Capita, and AI Legislation Score. Each state is evaluated on these metrics, which include the percentage of businesses using AI, the growth in AI adoption from 2023 to 2025, the availability of digital and tech job openings, the unemployment rate for 2025, the popularity of AI-related search terms, and the status of AI legislation. The report details the rankings of states, with Utah, Delaware, and Virginia leading the list. The methodology section outlines how each metric is weighted and sourced, providing transparency to the evaluation process. This comprehensive assessment aims to inform stakeholders about the current landscape of AI readiness across the United States.
