Teens Reveal Diverse AI Chatbot Use Patterns

Pew Research Center surveyed 1,458 U.S. teens ages 13–17 and their parents online Sept. 25–Oct. 9, 2025, finding a majority of teens have used AI chatbots. The report shows notable differences by race, household income and gender: Black and Hispanic teens, and lower-income teens, report higher chatbot use and find them more helpful for schoolwork, while boys are more optimistic about AI’s impacts. These patterns affect educators' guidance and equity considerations.