Examining the Correlation Between AI Usage and AI Sentiment in Community Financial Institutions
In May and June of 2026, Gemineye conducted primary source research on AI, with the goal of examining the correlation between AI usage and AI sentiment among credit unions and community banks. 30 credit union and community bank employees from almost every business unit were surveyed, whose responses were contrasted with AI research from global leaders Gartner and Qualtrics.
The results were eye-opening. A disconnect between the executive push for AI and the organizational capability to do so became clear. And your overall feelings on AI were quite surprising.
What You’ll Learn from This Report
- How financial institutions are currently using AI
- The disconnect between the executive push for AI and the organizational capability to do so
- How community FI employees like you feel about AI in Q2 2026
- High risk vs low risk AI models
Why This Guide Matters for Credit Unions and Community Banks
This report will help you understand where your financial institution sits within AI usage and sentiment as compared to your peers, including fascinating results from many departments.