– ChatGPT use has continued to increase, especially among Gen Z
– Young people are using ChatGPT for tasks at work
– Data points like web visits, VC deals, and traffic to stories about ChatGPT don’t tell the whole story
A new Pew survey reveals that while overall ChatGPT use has continued to increase, it has significantly increased among Gen Z individuals. 43% of Americans aged 18-29 have used ChatGPT, up from 33% last year, while only 23% of all adults have used the chatbot. Surprisingly, nearly a third of young people claim to have used ChatGPT for tasks at work, a significant increase from just 12% last summer.
This data suggests that young people are more likely to embrace new technology, which is not surprising given their tendency to adopt new trends. It also indicates that traditional indicators of interest in something, such as web traffic or VC deals for related startups, may not accurately reflect actual engagement with the technology. For example, Google Trends show fluctuations in search interest for “ChatGPT,” with a decrease last spring and summer followed by a resurgence of interest, indicating that interest in ChatGPT remains consistent overall.
Overall, the data from the Pew survey highlights the ongoing interest and engagement with AI and ChatGPT among both younger and older demographics. The increasing use of ChatGPT among young people for tasks at work suggests a growing acceptance and integration of AI technology into daily life, challenging assumptions about the novelty and short-lived nature of AI trends from a year ago.