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OpenAI's first report on teen ChatGPT use says teens spend under 15 minutes a day on average on the chatbot, with less than 2% using it for 3+ hours straight (Reuters)

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In short

The study found that teens spend an average of under 15 minutes per day on the chatbot, with less than 2% using it for more than 3 hours. The report also revealed that the majority of teens use ChatGPT for educational purposes, such as researching topics or writing essays. The findings suggest that while ChatGPT may have the potential to revolutionize the way teens learn, it is currently not being used in a significant way by the younger generation.

Key points

  • ChatGPT is currently not being used in a significant way by the younger generation.: ChatGPT is currently not being used in a significant way by the younger generation.
  • Less than 2% of teens use ChatGPT for more than 3 hours per day.: Less than 2% of teens use ChatGPT for more than 3 hours per day.
  • The majority of teens use ChatGPT for educational purposes, such as researching topics or…: The majority of teens use ChatGPT for educational purposes, such as researching topics or writing essays.

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