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Nearly Two-Thirds of Teens and Tweens Use AI Chatbots
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In Short: New research shows nearly two-thirds of teens and tweens are using AI chatbots, often for homework and emotional support.
According to NPR, nearly half of 9-to-12-year-olds have used an AI chatbot or companion, while the JED Foundation, cited by NPR, found that 90% of 9-to-17-year-olds in schools across the country have used an AI chatbot. Despite the discrepancy in age ranges, both surveys highlight the widespread use of AI chatbots among young people.
Pew Research Center reports that about half of American adults report using AI-powered chatbots, with 42% using them to search for information. This aligns with the findings from Common Sense Media, which surveyed younger users and found that AI use starts early, years before the minimum age of 13 on most popular chatbots.
The research from Common Sense Media and the JED Foundation indicates that AI chatbots are being used for a variety of purposes, including homework help and emotional support. NPR notes that these tools are becoming increasingly integrated into daily life, with many users relying on them for information and guidance.
While the exact figures vary, all sources agree that AI chatbots are widely used by both teens and tweens, with usage rates often exceeding 50% among younger age groups.
Sci reports on a comprehensive study of the human genome, but this research is unrelated to AI chatbot usage. It provides context on the broader landscape of technological and scientific advancements.
The findings from these surveys and studies suggest that AI chatbots are becoming an integral part of daily life, particularly for younger users, and are used for a variety of purposes, from homework help to emotional support.
Medscape's research indicates that AI chatbots may be fueling delusions and even triggering psychosis in some individuals, especially those experiencing their first psychotic break. This raises concerns about the potential mental health impacts of AI chatbot usage.
In conclusion, while the specific figures may differ, all sources agree that AI chatbots are widely used by teens and tweens, often for homework and emotional support, and that their impact on mental health and information access is significant.
What this adds
The research adds to prior WarpBeat lines by confirming the widespread use of AI chatbots among younger users and highlighting the potential mental health impacts of these tools.
Background
New research shows that nearly two-thirds of teens and tweens are using AI chatbots, often for homework and emotional support.
New research shows that nearly two-thirds of teens and tweens are using AI chatbots, often for homework and emotional support.
What's confirmed
- According to NPR, nearly half of 9-to-12-year-olds have used an AI chatbot or companion, while the JED Foundation, cited by NPR, found that 90% of 9-to-17-year-olds in schools across the country have used an AI chatbot. Despite the discrepancy in age ranges, both surveys highlight the widespread use of AI chatbots among young people.
- Pew Research Center reports that about half of American adults report using AI-powered chatbots, with 42% using them to search for information. This aligns with the findings from Common Sense Media, which surveyed younger users and found that AI use starts early, years before the minimum age of 13 on most popular chatbots.
- The research from Common Sense Media and the JED Foundation indicates that AI chatbots are being used for a variety of purposes, including homework help and emotional support. NPR notes that these tools are becoming increasingly integrated into daily life, with many users relying on them for information and guidance.
- While the exact figures vary, all sources agree that AI chatbots are widely used by both teens and tweens, with usage rates often exceeding 50% among younger age groups.
- Sci reports on a comprehensive study of the human genome, but this research is unrelated to AI chatbot usage. It provides context on the broader landscape of technological and scientific advancements.
- The findings from these surveys and studies suggest that AI chatbots are becoming an integral part of daily life, particularly for younger users, and are used for a variety of purposes, from homework help to emotional support.
- Medscape's research indicates that AI chatbots may be fueling delusions and even triggering psychosis in some individuals, especially those experiencing their first psychotic break. This raises concerns about the potential mental health impacts of AI chatbot usage.
- In conclusion, while the specific figures may differ, all sources agree that AI chatbots are widely used by teens and tweens, often for homework and emotional support, and that their impact on mental health and information access is significant.
What's still developing
- Shalini Mustala, a researcher at the Public Policy Institute of California, said at the legislative hearing that the rate of depressive symptoms and suicidality in teens has steadily risen since 2009.
- "monitor bias in our models to keep ChatGPT's responses politically neutral."
- A resurgent Toys “R” Us is hoping to take that fact to the bank.
- Together, teens and adults generated nearly 60% of the industry’s incremental dollar gains in the first half, Circana said.
- We reviewed the privacy details on the Apple App Store for a list of previously identified 10 most AI chatbots […] The comparison was based on the number of data types each app collects.
- The company found that, on average, AI chatbots collected 14 types of personal data.
- The iPhone chatbots are ranked worst to best, and there are no prizes for guessing which of the competing apps collects the most personal data … Since Apple requires developers to list the personal data they collect, Surfshark was able to use this information to compile its ranking – shown below.
- A VPN company has put together AI chatbot privacy ratings based on the data collection practices of the ten most popular AI chatbots in the App Store.
- “First-episode psychosis is a vulnerable and confusing state,” Bergson said.
- The research letter was published online on October 7 in JAMA Psychiatry.
- Popular AI chatbots give erroneous responses to financial queries 57 percent of the time on average, rising to 88 percent for complex questions Individuals could risk financial losses by heeding financial advice from AI chatbots, a fintech research firm has said, after its research found the most popular chatbots gave incorrect answers to financial queries in 57 percent of cases on average.