LINCOLN — The 2026 Nebraska Rural Poll found that generative AI use among rural Nebraskans has more than doubled since 2024, rising from 27% to 55%. Younger residents reported higher usage, with 75% of respondents ages 19-39 having used AI tools compared to 51% of those ages 50-64. While AI offers opportunities to improve access to information and services in rural communities, concerns remain about privacy and accuracy. Privacy was the leading concern, with 45% of respondents interested in learning how to protect their personal information when using AI.

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