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<\/a><\/a>\n\u201cWhile technologies change, the fundamental human problems that need to be solved do not,\u201d said Chi-Hua Chien, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Goodwater Capital. \u201cThis report is designed to help founders clearly see what people need right now, where they place their trust, and how AI is beginning to reshape everyday life.\u201d<\/p>
\nKey findings include:<\/p>
\nRising Use Meets Rising Worry: <\/b>Consumer usage and concern about AI are growing in lockstep.<\/p> \nAmerica Rethinks Work for the AI Era: <\/b>Americans are deeply concerned about AI and job loss, but simultaneously view AI as an entrepreneurial opportunity.<\/p> \nThe Race Heats Up for Consumer Trust and Dollars: <\/b>Market share and monetization are telling different stories as consumers pick and pay for AI.<\/p> \nMidlife Consumers Drive AI Adoption: <\/b>Midlife consumers lead in overall and paid AI usage as a picture of each platform's core user begins to take shape.<\/p> \nAbout the Survey<\/b><\/p> \nGoodwater Capital conducted an online survey of 1,554 U.S. consumers in early 2026, with demographics normalized to the U.S. Census. A subset of AI platform questions was re-fielded in March 2026 (n=1,452) to reflect significant developments in the AI landscape. Data from Goodwater\u2019s internal data platform covering consumer tech worldwide is also included. The full report and methodology is available at goodwatercap.com<\/a>.<\/p> \nAbout Goodwater Capital<\/b><\/p> \nGoodwater Capital is a consumer-focused venture capital firm with over $5 billion in assets under management. The firm invests in consumer technology platforms and utilities that people can\u2019t live without across housing, healthcare, food, financial services, transportation, education, and entertainment. For more information, visit goodwatercap.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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