A new survey by the Pew Research Center reveals a significant rise in AI usage among children in the United States, raising concerns among experts about its potential impact on development. The survey indicates that four out of ten parents report their children, aged 12 or younger, use voice assistants like Alexa and Siri. Additionally, about one in ten parents say their children aged five to 12 have used AI tools such as ChatGPT and Google's Gemini.
The use of AI in education is also growing, with 26% of U.S. teens admitting to using ChatGPT for schoolwork, a figure that has doubled since 2023, according to Pew Research. While AI can assist in problem-solving, experts warn that reliance on AI may hinder children's natural curiosity and motivation to learn independently. A study from Mi