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Part of situation: Global generative AI adoption and usage trends (27 clusters)

AI usage trends among children and adolescents

artificial intelligence childhood development generative AI digital companionship parental supervision

Recent studies highlight a significant shift in how children and adolescents interact with artificial intelligence. In Finland, a survey supported by Etla and Digirova revealed that 78% of children and adolescents aged 11 to 17 use AI tools. Notably, approximately 20% of participants use AI for personal conversations they are unwilling to share with others, a figure that rises above 25% among older teenagers. About 7% of respondents reported turning to AI because they felt they had no one else to talk to.

In France, research commissioned by the German organization Interface and conducted by YouGov found a gap between youth AI usage and parental awareness. While 40% of French children aged 11 to 12 use general AI tools weekly, only 26% of their parents are aware of this. Regular use of generative AI increases with age, reaching 70% among those aged 16 to 17. Additionally, 92% of generative AI users report spending more time with the technology than they intended, and 42% of parents feel they lack the support necessary to guide their children toward responsible use.

Entities

Digirova · Etla Economic Research · Finland · Interface · YouGov

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 70% of teenagers aged 16 to 17 in France use generative AI regularly. www.alsadaranews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Only 26% of French parents are aware that their children are using AI tools. www.alsadaranews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 20% of Finnish children use AI to discuss personal topics they would not share with others. aljarida24.ma
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 92% of generative AI users spend more time with the technology than they intend. www.alsadaranews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 78% of children and adolescents aged 11 to 17 in Finland use AI tools. aljarida24.ma
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 42% of parents report receiving no support to help their children use AI responsibly. www.alsadaranews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] 40% of French children aged 11 to 12 use general AI tools weekly. www.alsadaranews.com

Sources

الأطفال في عصر الذكاء الاصطناعي.. هل يحل محل الأصدقاء؟ - الجريدة 24 [aljarida24.ma]
مفاجأة عن الذكاء الاصطناعي والأطفال.. إقرأوا آخر الأرقام - الصدارة نيوز [www.alsadaranews.com]