I think the big story here is their interpretation of people using AI to automate is surpassing augmentation. Which would imply more adoption has gone from trail+explore to real solutions?
At a high level, we distinguish between automation and augmentation modes of using Claude:
Automation encompasses interaction patterns focused on task completion:
Directive: Users give Claude a task and it completes it with minimal back-and-forth Feedback Loops: Users automate tasks and provide feedback to Claude as needed Augmentation focuses on collaborative interaction patterns:
Learning: Users ask Claude for information or explanations about various topics Task Iteration: Users iterate on tasks collaboratively with Claude Validation: Users ask Claude for feedback on their work
Quote Citation: Anthropic, “Anthropic Economic Index report: Uneven geographic and enterprise AI adoption \ Anthropic”, September 25, 2025, https://www.anthropic.com/research/anthropic-economic-index-september-2025-report