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Adults under 50 are most likely to use chatbots, but use is rising across age groups


Adults under 50 are most likely to use chatbots, but use is rising across age groups
% of U.S. adults who say they ever use AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot
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* In 2024, the question was “Have you ever used an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot?” and was asked of those who had heard at least a little about chatbots.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 17-23, 2026.
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER


Adults under 50 are most likely to use chatbots, but use is rising across age groups
% of U.S. adults who say they ever use AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot
U.S. adultsAges 18-2930-4950-6465+
2024*3355412512
20264966614223

* In 2024, the question was “Have you ever used an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot?” and was asked of those who had heard at least a little about chatbots.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 17-23, 2026.
“Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact”
PEW RESEARCH CENTER

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