Overview
- A Pew survey of 1,458 U.S. teens found 64% have used AI chatbots, including 57% for information searches and 54% for schoolwork.
- Nearly 60% of teens say classmates use AI to cheat at least somewhat often, and 10% report doing most or all of their schoolwork with AI.
- Use varies across groups, with Black and Hispanic teens more likely than White teens to use chatbots overall and for schoolwork, and teens in lower‑income households more likely to rely heavily on AI for assignments.
- Outside academics, 16% use chatbots for casual conversation and 12% for emotional support or advice, yet only 18% of parents say they are comfortable with emotional support use.
- Parents report lower awareness of teen use (51%) than teens self‑report (64%), and teens hold mixed views on AI’s future impact, with a plurality expecting personal benefits.