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Teen ChatGPT Usage Doubles: Research Tool, Not Essay Aid

1/18/2025

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A recent Pew Research Center survey shows a surge in U.S. teens using ChatGPT for schoolwork, jumping from 13% in 2023 to 26% in 2024. While 54% deem it acceptable for research, only 18% approve of its use for essay writing. Notably, Black and Hispanic teens have embraced this tool, with usage soaring to 31%. However, a majority of teens remain hesitant to adopt this technology.

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A recent Pew Research Center survey shows a surge in U.S. teens using ChatGPT for schoolwork, jumping from 13% in 2023 to 26% in 2024. While 54% deem it acceptable for research, only 18% approve of its use for essay writing. Notably, Black and Hispanic teens have embraced this tool, with usage soaring to 31%. However, a majority of teens remain hesitant to adopt this technology.