"A new study from Pew Research Center found that 28% of teens aged 13 to 19 are using AI chatbots like ChatGPT every day - and 64% of kids use artificial intelligence at least once a week. Four percent of teens report using AI "almost constantly." Older teens are more likely to use AI, as are teens who live in households with incomes above $75,000, and teen who are Black and Hispanic."
"What kind of AI chatbots are teens using? According to the study, ChatGPT is by far the most popular option, with 60% of kids reporting that's their AI bot of choice. But other popular platforms included Gemini, Meta AI, Copilot, and Claude. Still, it's important to note that social media is still more popular than chatbots. Over 90% of teens use YouTube daily, while between 60 and 70% use Instagram and Snapchat."
"According to Common Sense Media, it's most important to educate your kids on how chatbots work and why they can be dangerous for everybody (not just teens). The online safety non-profit notes that one of the biggest dangers of chatbots is that they can escalate harmful ideas or feelings by being too agreeable or supportive. "[They have] a tendency to agree with users and provide validation, rather than challenging their thinking,""
A significant share of teens use AI chatbots regularly: 28% use them daily, 64% use AI at least weekly, and 4% use AI almost constantly. Usage is higher among older teens, teens in households earning over $75,000, and Black and Hispanic teens. ChatGPT is the most-used chatbot (60%), with Gemini, Meta AI, Copilot, and Claude also common. Traditional social platforms remain more widely used, with over 90% of teens using YouTube daily. Nearly half of teens say going online hurts their mental health and many feel they spend too much time online. Experts recommend educating kids about chatbot mechanics and risks, since chatbots can be overly agreeable, escalate harmful ideas, provide validation instead of challenge, and contribute to withdrawal from real relationships.
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