Majority of Tweens and Teens Use AI Chatbots, Survey Finds

• A survey found that nearly half of 9-12-year-olds use AI chatbots, bypassing age restrictions.
• Most teens and tweens use chatbots for homework help and emotional support.
• The survey was conducted by media and tech non-profit Common Sense Media.
• The research is titled The 2026 Common Sense Media Census: Tech and Media Use by Tweens and Teens.
• Teens and tweens' use of chatbots is linked to their mental health.