Federal Register #2026-13928

Request for Comments: ATUS Artificial Intelligence (AI) Survey Module

This opportunity is a request for public comments from the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), regarding a proposed new survey module: - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - Purpose: - Seeking feedback on proposed "American Time Use Survey (ATUS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Questions" - No procurement of products or services; this is an information collection initiative - Products/Services Requested: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are specified - The focus is on collecting data about individual use of AI tools in daily activities - Notable Requirements: - Survey will link AI usage to detailed time use records - Data will inform understanding of AI adoption in work, education, household management, and leisure - BLS will produce public-use microdata files, tabulations, and technical documentation - No product or service line items are requested, and no unique technical requirements are specified beyond the AI focus in the survey

Description

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments on a proposed new information collection titled "American Time Use Survey (ATUS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Questions." This collection aims to gather data on how individuals use AI tools in their daily activities, linking AI use to detailed time use records. The data will help understand AI adoption patterns and its impact on work, education, household management, and leisure. The collection will be conducted over two years starting January 2027, with the goal of producing public-use microdata files and analyses.

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