Almost four in five British teenagers have used generative AI tools and services, according to the media watchdog, underscoring the rapid adoption of the fast-evolving technology among a new generation of internet users.
Ofcom found that 79 per cent of 13 to 17-year-olds, and about 40 per cent of children between seven and 12 have used AI for school work or leisure. This compares to less than a third of adults who have experimented with the technology.
The most popular generative AI tool among children and teens is Snapchat’s My AI, especially among teenage girls, according to the study published on Tuesday. ChatGPT is the most widely used generative AI service among internet users aged over 16.