AI Chatbot Use Hits Nearly 50% of U.S. Adults, But Majority Fear It's Moving Too Fast
Summary
AI chatbot usage among U.S. adults surges to nearly 50%, with ChatGPT leading at 44% adoption, yet 63% of Americans believe AI is advancing too fast and a majority fear it will compromise personal security and negatively impact society over the next 20 years.
Key Points
- AI chatbot usage among U.S. adults surges to nearly 50%, up from one-third in 2024, with ChatGPT dominating the market at 44% usage and approximately one-in-four Americans now using these tools on a daily basis.
- Americans are increasingly integrating AI-enabled smart devices into their homes, with roughly one-third owning smart speakers and 60% now reading AI-generated search summaries, signaling a broad expansion of AI beyond just chatbots.
- Despite rising AI adoption, Americans — including younger adults — remain deeply skeptical, with 63% saying AI is advancing too quickly, 71% believing it will make their personal information less secure, and more adults predicting a negative rather than positive societal impact over the next 20 years.