Men are more likely than women to say they use chatbots for search, work
% of U.S. adults who say they ever use AI chatbots …
Note: “Employed” refers to those working full or part time for pay at the time of the survey.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 17-23, 2026.
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Men are more likely than women to say they use chatbots for search, work
% of U.S. adults who say they ever use AI chatbots …
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| To search for information | 45% | 39% |
| For fun or entertainment | 28% | 22% |
| For tasks at work (among employed adults) | 40% | 35% |
| To create or edit images or videos | 24% | 23% |
| To get medical advice | 21% | 19% |
| To get diet or fitness information | 20% | 19% |
| To get news | 15% | 12% |
| For emotional support or advice | 8% | 11% |
| For companionship | 4% | 4% |
Note: “Employed” refers to those working full or part time for pay at the time of the survey.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 17-23, 2026.
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
