ChatGPT Use Among Teens for Schoolwork Doubles to 26% in 2024

A Pew Research study highlights growing reliance on AI tools by U.S. teens, with mixed opinions on their ethical use for academic tasks.

The percentage of U.S. teens using ChatGPT for schoolwork rose from 13% in 2023 to 26% in 2024, with older students in grades 11 and 12 leading adoption at 31%.
54% of teens surveyed believe using ChatGPT for research is acceptable, but only 18% approve of using it to write essays, reflecting ethical concerns around AI use in academics.
Black and Hispanic teens reported the largest increase in ChatGPT use for schoolwork, with 31% of Black teens and 31% of Hispanic teens using the tool in 2024, compared to 13% and 11% respectively in 2023.
The U.K.’s tech minister supports supervised use of AI tools like ChatGPT in education, comparing concerns to those raised during the introduction of calculators in schools.
Education systems are grappling with how to integrate AI into learning while addressing challenges like over-reliance, ethical concerns, and the need to teach critical thinking.