Simon Willison analyzes changes in the US Census Bureau's AI survey wording and the new 'Super Intelligence' terminology.

Simon Willison recreated the BTOS chart on corporate AI adoption rates that Apollo previously cited. He found that starting November 17, 2025, the survey question shifted from 'Use of AI in producing goods or services' to 'Use of AI in any business function,' making direct comparison of pre- and post-change data impossible; under the new wording, the proportion of companies with over 250 employees answering 'yes' rose from approximately 30% in February 2026 to about 40.7% in October.