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**56% of design system teams are now using AI. But only 15% say it's living up to the hype.**

The DSR 2026 data paints a nuanced picture: teams are jumping in fast — most have less than a year of experience with AI in their workflows — and they're already discovering that some applications are genuinely transformative while others are, frankly, disappointing. Design generation? Overwhelmingly, the #1 source of frustration. Documentation and process automation? That's where teams are seeing real returns.

In this session, we'll dig into the data behind the headlines and have an honest conversation about what AI actually means for design systems teams right now — not in some hypothetical future.

**We'll cover:**

*   **Why the mood is cautious, not euphoric.** 57% of teams are favorable toward AI, but satisfaction tells a different story. We'll unpack why early adopters are excited and skeptical at the same time — and what the data says about where expectations are misaligned.
*   **Where AI is delivering and where it's falling short.** Code generation, documentation, prototyping, linting — teams are experimenting across the board. We'll break down which use cases are actually saving time and which ones are creating new problems (hello, design generation).
*   **Realistic first steps for teams just getting started.** With 21% of teams planning to adopt AI and most current users still in their first six months, we'll talk about where to begin without overcommitting — and the quick wins that build confidence.
*   **What to prioritize and what to ignore.** Not every AI feature deserves your attention. We'll share what the data says about the highest-impact applications and the hype you can safely tune out.
*   **The trust question.** Here's a surprising finding: AI users actually report *higher* adoption rates but *lower* trust in their design systems. We'll explore what that means and how to keep quality high as you integrate AI into your workflows.
