Menlo VC · 16 September 2026 · Industry Analysis

2026: The State of Consumer AI

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Consumer AI spending tripled to $40B in 2026 while adoption grew just 3 points, as existing users deepened engagement through higher payment rates (55%), daily usage, agent adoption, and willingness to grant AI autonomy—driven by trust in accuracy and security over ease of use.

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Topics: AI (Horizontal) · Consumer

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