The latest survey by a British government agency reveals that young people are actively using generated AI, such as ``79% of 13 to 17 year olds use generated AI''



Ofcom , the UK regulatory body that regulates and supervises telecommunications, broadcasting, etc., has released an annual research report on Internet usage, `` Online Nation, '' revealing the ``Utilization status of generation Z generation AI'' in the country. It has become.

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A number of generative AI tools and services have appeared, including ChatGPT, Snapchat My AI, Midjourney, Bing Chat, and DALL-E. According to Ofcom's latest survey, which investigated the usage status of these devices, it has been revealed that 4 out of 5 (79%) 13 to 17 year olds use generative AI. It was also found that 40% of children between the ages of 7 and 12 are also using generative AI.

Internet users over the age of 16 are relatively reluctant to use generative AI (31%). Also, among those who have never used generative AI (69%), almost one in four (24%) do not understand what generative AI is.

Snapchat My AI, a free generative AI tool that became available in April 2023, was also revealed to be the most popular generative AI tool among children and teens. Half (51%) of 7-17 year olds use Snapchat My AI, and 75% of teenage girls are Snapchat My AI users.

ChatGPT was most widely used among internet users aged 16 and over, with a usage rate of 23%. Furthermore, among Internet users between the ages of 7 and 17, it was also revealed that boys (34%) used ChatGPT more frequently than girls (14%).

It was also revealed that 58% of people over the age of 16 use generative AI for play, over 33% use generative AI for work, and over 25% use generative AI for study. became.




Here's what internet users over 16 are creating using generated AI. 48% use it for chatting (exploring technology), 36% use it to search for information and content, 22% use it to ask for advice, 20% use it to create new texts (e.g. poetry). , ``20%'' used for image creation, ``14%'' used for text summarization, ``11%'' used for coding, ``9%'' used for video creation, and ``4%'' used for music creation.




Because we are in the early stages of using generative AI, we do not fully understand how its use will impact society. As a result, Ofcom research reveals that many people are concerned about the risks of using generative AI. According to the survey, 58% of those who participated in the survey were concerned about the future impact of generative AI on society, and the age group with the most users of generative AI is young people aged 16 to 24. It was also found that 67% of this generation is concerned about the impact of generative AI on society.




Commenting on the findings, Yih-Choung Teh, group director of strategy and research at Ofcom, said: 'It's natural for Generation Z to get used to new technology quickly, and generative AI is no exception. of young people are pushing for early adoption, while older internet users also appear to be exploring the use of generative AI in both their work and personal lives. We also recognize that you are concerned about what the future holds. As regulators of online safety, we are committed to taking advantage of new technology opportunities and ensuring that innovation thrives while keeping users safe. We are committed to a deep understanding of risk.'

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