Pew Survey: 64% of U.S. Teens Use AI Chatbots

A new survey from the Pew Research Center reveals that nearly two-thirds of American teenagers regularly use artificial intelligence chatbots, integrating the technology into schoolwork, entertainment and even emotional support, often without their parents' full awareness.

The survey, conducted from September 25 to October 9, 2025, among 1,458 U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 and their parents, found that 64 percent of teens have used AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Copilot or Character.ai. About 30 percent reported daily use. This marks a significant rise from previous years; in 2023, only 13 percent of teens said they used ChatGPT for school help, increasing to 26 percent in 2024.

Schoolwork emerged as the primary application, with 54 percent of teens turning to chatbots for assistance. Among those, 44 percent used them for some or a little of their assignments, while 10 percent relied on the tools for all or most of their work. Specific tasks included researching topics (48 percent), solving math problems (43 percent), looking up information (57 percent) and editing writing (35 percent). Teens generally viewed the tools positively: 25 percent described them as extremely or very helpful...