Common Sense census: nearly two in three teens and tweens use AI chatbots
A Common Sense census finds that nearly two in three teenagers and younger children use AI chatbots. Parents underestimate how often they do so, and among those using a chatbot or companion, 11% of teens and 15% of younger children enjoy it a lot.
Who is affected and how
- parent
- Should ask their child about AI use, because parents underestimate it.
- teacher
- Must reckon with the fact that most students already use chatbots.
- school leader
- Data on students' AI use should be collected before drafting a policy.
Sources
- Nearly 2 in 3 teens and tweens use AI chatbots, census findsallydaily.com · Nov 2, 2026
- Nearly half of US children aged 9–12 have used AI chatbots, Common Sense census findsedtech innovation hub · Nov 3, 2026
- Nearly 2 out of 3 teens and tweens use AI chatbots, new research shows - College of Arts and Sciencescollege.unc.edu · Nov 3, 2026
- Common Sense finds early AI chatbot use among US children | ETIH EdTech News — EdTech Innovation Hubedtechinnovationhub.com · Nov 3, 2026
- Parents underestimate how much children use generative AIaiforradalom.hu · Nov 6, 2026 · magyar
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