Delaware Launched Statewide AI Workplace Survey
The state's new initiative seeks to quantify how employees and business owners are integrating artificial intelligence.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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The University of Delaware First State AI Institute has launched the Delaware AI at Work Survey to capture current adoption trends across the state. The anonymous assessment is open to all Delaware employees, business owners, and executives.
Why it matters
The survey aims to map the prevalence and nature of AI use in local workplaces to inform future workforce training and resource allocation. This data will guide how the state prepares its economy for shifting technical requirements.
The anonymous survey requires approximately 5 minutes to complete online. It is designed to capture a broad range of user experiences across all employment levels in the state.
The players
University of Delaware First State AI Institute
A research entity based in Newark focused on analyzing the integration and impact of artificial intelligence technologies within the state economy.
The details
Participants access the survey through a centralized online link to answer questions based on their professional experience with artificial intelligence tools. The Institute uses these inputs to catalog how specific AI capabilities are applied within local workflows and sectors. This approach provides a granular look at regional adoption compared to broad national economic benchmarks.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: University of Delaware launched the AI workplace survey.
The Tech Race
The initiative follows a trend of regional research programs attempting to quantify the real-world utility of AI beyond vendor-provided performance metrics. It sits alongside broader state-level economic studies seeking to identify which industries are most susceptible to disruption.
The survey is open to all Delaware employees, executives, and business owners who wish to influence future state-led training resources. Results will be used to shape upcoming workforce development efforts and educational programming across the state.
The takeaway
The data gathered will determine the scale and focus of upcoming state workforce development programs. Participants should watch for the release of the Institute's findings, which will reveal the most common AI use cases across the local business landscape.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to benchmark technology adoption in the Artificial Intelligence section.
More information
Participate in the data collection by visiting the Delaware AI at Work Survey.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Delaware Business Times.
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