AI power users surge outside tech: Legal and Sales lead adoption growth
a16z · x · 2026-08-24
a16z data reveals explosive growth in AI code assistant adoption in non-tech sectors. Since February, the fastest-growing segments for Codex are traditional industries:
- Legal: 108x growth
- Sales: 41x growth
- Recruiting: 41x growth
- Marketing: 26x growth
- Healthcare: 24x growth
Insights:
This indicates AI is penetrating beyond the tech bubble into broader professional services. The report notes that while Agents are early, they are already changing workflows. Additionally, capital market themes have shifted dramatically from 2020's clean energy and emerging tech to 2026's focus on AI, Nuclear, Space, Defense, and Infrastructure.
Related event: a16z: AI Adoption Surges Outside Tech, Legal Up 108x(3 posts)→
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