Wednesday, February 25, 2026-A majority of teenagers in the United States are now turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Copilot, and others to assist with their schoolwork, according to a new Pew Research Center survey of teens ages 13 to 17.
About 54 % of teens reported using these tools to help with homework tasks such as researching topics, solving math problems, and summarizing content — a striking increase from just a few years ago. This reflects how quickly generative AI has shifted from a niche tech curiosity to a mainstream academic aid.
The data also reveal that AI’s role in schooling goes beyond occasional use. Roughly 44 % of teens say they use chatbots for some assignments, while about 10 % admit they use them for all or most of their schoolwork.
Most teens describe the tools as helpful, with significant shares citing assistance with research, problem solving, and writing support. At the same time, nearly 60 % of respondents believe classmates regularly use AI to cheat, highlighting ethical tensions between academic integrity and technology adoption.
Parents and educators are grappling with how to respond. Many parents underestimate how much their teens rely on these tools — the survey finds a notable gap between teen use and parental awareness — while schools debate how to incorporate AI responsibly without undermining learning outcomes. As AI becomes more embedded in education, both opportunities and challenges are emerging around how teens learn, think critically, and interact with powerful digital assistants.
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