Survey: 56% of US children have an AI app, with AI companions holding their attention 93 minutes a day

Oct 6, 2026 · Issue 10 · 3 sources, 3 articles

A report published on October 6 says 56% of US children now have an AI app, and AI companions hold their attention for 93 minutes a day. The figures show how widespread companion chatbots have become among children.

Who is affected and how

parent

93 minutes a day is a significant amount of time; it is worth checking children's phones for AI companion apps.

school leader

A substantial share of students use AI apps, so digital awareness should be part of the curriculum.

Narrative: The AI companion as a teenagers' emotional refuge

Sources

• 56% of US Kids Now Have an AI App, and AI Companions Hold Their Attention 93 Minutes a Dayfinancialcontent · Oct 6, 2026
• 56% of US Kids Now Have an AI App, and AI Companions Hold Their Attention 93 Minutes a Day | FinancialContentfinancialcontent.com · Oct 6, 2026
• FinancialContent - 56% of US Kids Now Have an AI App, and AI Companions Hold Their Attention 93 Minutes a Daymarkets.financialcontent.com · Oct 6, 2026

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