Teen Chatbot Usage Reaches 50% Among U.S. Teens: A New Trend

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Teen Chatbot Usage Reaches 50% Among U.S. Teens: A New Trend

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Approximately 50% of U.S. teens now use AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Copilot for schoolwork and social interaction, as reported by Pew Research Center. This marks a significant trend shift from traditional social media usage. Following Australia's teen social media ban in December, other countries like the U.K. and Canada are also implementing similar regulations. The U.S. House has passed the KIDS Act aimed at restricting under-18 interactions with AI chatbots, awaiting Senate approval. This trend matters for investors, as regulatory scrutiny on tech companies like Meta (META) and Google (GOOGL) may affect their operations and stock prices.

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