Which US regions are ready for the next technology leap?

July 17, 2025

Artificial intelligence continues to transform the U.S. economy, but regional disparities in its adoption remain significant and not fully understood. While AI is concentrated in major tech hubs like the Bay Area, its implementation is gradually spreading across metro areas at uneven rates.

A new report by Mark Muro and Shriya Methkupally analyzes AI readiness in 195 U.S. regions based on three pillars—talent, innovation, and adoption—to categorize regions into six tiers and recommend tailored strategies for national and local leaders to establish AI preparedness as an economic development priority.

A closer look at the data

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