The State of Digital Equity Report
The first comprehensive assessment of AI readiness across American communities — measuring the gap between who has access to AI and who is being left behind, across 6 life domains and 36 indicators.
What the Data Is Telling Us
Drawing on national datasets, community assessments, and AGI Affinity's proprietary TSDOH framework, the 2026 report reveals patterns that demand action.
The Access Myth
Broadband availability does not equal AI readiness. Communities with internet access still score critically low on AI literacy, digital confidence, and tool adoption across all 6 life domains.
The Generational Divide
Americans over 55 are 4x less likely to have used any AI tool. This isn't a preference — it's a structural barrier that compounds existing economic vulnerabilities.
The Geographic Gap
Rural and underinvested urban communities show consistent AI readiness scores 40 to 60% below national averages. The digital divide has a zip code.
The Workforce Cliff
85 million jobs will require AI competency by 2030. Communities without AI workforce development plans are setting their residents up for economic displacement.
Government Readiness Gap
Most municipalities have no AI readiness strategy, no baseline data, and no framework for ensuring AI tools serve all residents equitably.
Untapped Community Assets
Faith organizations, libraries, and community colleges are the most trusted institutions in underserved communities — and the least equipped to deliver AI literacy.
Measured Across 6 Life Domains
The TSDOH Assessment measures AI readiness where it matters most — across every dimension of daily life that technology is reshaping.
Economic Stability
Education Access
Healthcare Access
Neighborhood & Environment
Social & Community
Digital Infrastructure
Built on Research, Grounded in Community
The State of Digital Equity Report is powered by the TSDOH Assessment — a 36 question framework built on 30+ years of Dr. Troy Nash's lived experience in public policy, affordable housing, and community development.
The framework draws on established research foundations from institutions including Brown University and Johns Hopkins, adapted specifically to measure the intersection of technology readiness and social determinants of health.
The 2026 inaugural report aggregates data from community assessments, national datasets, and original research to create the first comprehensive picture of AI readiness — and AI inequity — across American communities.
Get Access to the 2026 Report
The inaugural State of Digital Equity Report will be released in Q3 2026. Request early access or contribute your community's data to the national picture.
Community Data
- Take the Free AI Readiness Assessment
- Your anonymized data contributes to national findings
- Receive a summary of your community's results
- Early access to report when published
Research Partner
- Full TSDOH Assessment for your community
- Custom analysis and regional breakdowns
- Named acknowledgment in the report
- Advance copy 30 days before public release
- Co branded findings for your stakeholders
Not Sure Where to Start?
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