Teen AI Use Statistics (2026): What the Research Actually Shows

2026-08-31 · Holo Academy · 9 min read

Cited teen AI statistics for 2026: adoption by age, schoolwork use, Indonesian student data, and teacher concerns — each with its source and sample size.

Frequently asked questions

What percentage of teenagers use AI?

Common Sense Media’s 2026 census found 86% of children aged 9–17 use or interact with AI, rising to 92% among 16–17 year olds. Pew Research Center separately found 64% of US teens aged 13–17 use AI chatbots specifically.

How many students use AI for homework?

In Pew’s 2026 report, 54% of US teens said they use AI chatbots for help with schoolwork, and about 10% said they complete all or most of their schoolwork with chatbot help. In Indonesia, the Chegg Global Student Survey 2025 reported 95% of students using AI in learning — the highest of fifteen countries surveyed.

Do teachers think AI is harming students?

An NPR/Ipsos poll of 545 K–12 teachers found 54% believe AI is making it harder for students to develop critical thinking, and 57% said it hampers their ability to assess what a student actually knows.

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