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Surveys Show Most U.S. Teens Use AI for Schoolwork, With 1 in 10 Heavily Dependent

Experts warn schools lack clear rules to distinguish responsible use from cheating.

Overview

  • A Gallup survey finds 54% of teens report using AI to get help with schoolwork.
  • Teens commonly use chatbots for research (48%), solving math problems (43%), and editing writing (35%).
  • Students also report using AI for searching information (57%), summarizing content (42%), and seeking emotional support or advice (12%).
  • Six in 10 students say AI-enabled cheating is a regular occurrence at their school, and a third say it happens extremely often.
  • Pew data reported by Vice indicate heavier reliance among lower-income students (20% under $30,000 vs 7% above $75,000) and higher rates among Black and Hispanic teens than white peers.