The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis

The Time Savings Era of AI Is Over

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Feb 13, 2026
A survey of 583 active AI users reveals a major shift from time savings to increased output and new capabilities. The rise of Claude and multi-model toolkits is changing who builds and how. Agentic workflows and vibe coding are spreading beyond engineers into product and executive roles. Adoption patterns, barriers, and surprising real-world agentic examples highlight organizational implications.
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Survey Reflects Vanguard Users

  • The survey reflects a vanguard group of highly active AI users whose behavior previews wider trends.
  • Treat the results as directional: they show where mainstream usage may head in 6–12 months.
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Claude Dominates Among Power Users

  • Claude is the primary model for the most engaged users despite ChatGPT's broader reach.
  • Claude users are heavier, more agentic, and report higher month-over-month value gains.
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Multi-Model Portfolios Are Standard

  • Respondents use multiple models and average 3.5 models each, making multi-model portfolios the norm.
  • Very few use a single model, signaling purpose-built model selection per task.
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