A majority of Americans overall say they read AI search summaries, but adults 65 and up are least likely
% of U.S. adults who say __ ever read AI summaries at the top of a search engine result
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
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
A majority of Americans overall say they read AI search summaries, but adults 65 and up are least likely
% of U.S. adults who say __ ever read AI summaries at the top of a search engine result
| They do | They don’t | Not sure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. adults | 60% | 30% | 10% |
| Ages 18-29 | 72% | 20% | 7% |
| 30-49 | 68% | 24% | 9% |
| 50-64 | 59% | 31% | 10% |
| 65+ | 38% | 47% | 14% |
Note: Those who did not answer are not shown.
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
