Teen Use of AI

More than half of US teens regularly chat with AI companions.

72% have tried a companion and 52% engage regularly.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟭𝟯-𝟭𝟳 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:

30% it's entertaining

28% curious about the tech

18% it gives advice

17% it's always available

14% it doesn't judge

12% can say things I wouldn't tell others

7% it helps me practice social skills

The same Common Sense Media study also found that 67% of participants found the conversation with companions to be less satisfying than human conversations.