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title: April 2026 Consumer Omnibus - Echelon Insights
description: In this month’s consumer omnibus, we asked adults nationwide about AI, economic strain, self-driving cars, and their upcoming travel plans.
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# April 2026 Consumer Omnibus

In this month’s consumer omnibus, we asked adults nationwide about AI, economic strain, self-driving cars, and their upcoming travel plans.

[Echelon Insights](https://echeloninsights.com/insights/author/admin)

 May 1, 2026

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## ***AI is seen as more of an opportunity (45%) than a threat (38%), with 17% unsure.***

- ##### ***74% of Americans say they have used AI in the last 12 months. ChatGPT is the most widely used AI platform, with 46% having used it in the last 12 months, followed by Google Gemini (42%).***
- ##### ***61% of Americans say the country's economic situation is worsening, but only 39% say the same of their personal economic situation.***
- ##### ***When it comes to their own local electrical service, 59% of Americans say an affordable power bill is an important factor, while 52% say no service interruptions. Only 17% selected protection of the local environment.***

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