AI in Education 2026 is reshaping the way Indians learn and work, according to the latest Anthropic Economic Index. India accounts for 7.1% of all Claude AI conversations globally, making it the platform’s second-largest market after the US. The report reveals that homework is the most common use of AI (7.9%), followed by coding, software development, content writing, certification preparation, mathematics, and computer science learning. Compared to the global average, Indian users rely more on AI for technical and educational tasks rather than entertainment. Nearly 15% of AI interactions are linked to teaching, tutoring, studying, and research, while software engineers and AI professionals account for about one in four conversations. The findings highlight India’s growing adoption of AI for education, productivity, and innovation.
AI in Education 2026: Homework and Coding Dominate AI Usage in India
