AI usage patterns in software teams

Between January and June 2026, AI adoption among Linear's software development teams more than doubled across all functions, with product teams showing the fastest growth from 12% to 34% and even non-technical go-to-market roles rising from 5% to 18%. CEO adoption surged dramatically from 9% to 36%, indicating that senior leaders are actively learning AI tools through hands-on use rather than passive observation. The data reveals that AI usage has become widespread across all roles in product development workflows, from engineers to founders, establishing a baseline for measuring AI-assisted development practices in 2026.