AI investing survey 2026: 75% of investors use AI

A SoFi survey of 1,000 U.S. adults found widespread investor use of AI, alongside frequent verification of AI-generated information and concerns about its accuracy and privacy.

• Three-quarters of surveyed investors use AI for investing-related questions; among AI users, 84% use it weekly and 86% say they have made an investment decision based on AI guidance.· 1 source
• Among surveyed investors who use AI, 74% always or often verify its investing information with other sources before acting.· 1 source
• The survey, conducted online on Feb. 20, 2026, included 1,000 U.S. adults; respondents most often cited inaccurate or misleading information as a concern, at 42%.· 1 source