How rapidly are children adopting AI technologies compared to adults?

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Children are adopting AI technologies more than three times faster than adults
Children are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies at rates more than three times faster than adults, according to UNICEF data from 10 countries. UNICEF estimated that at least 20 million children have used AI, with more than two million children, or one in 10, turning to it for advice on things that worry them.
UNICEF’s comparison shows a more than threefold pace
UNICEF said children adopt AI technologies at “more than three times faster” than adults, based on new data covering 10 countries. The statement frames AI as already shaping childhood around the world, for better and for worse.
UNICEF estimates tens of millions of child AI users
UNICEF estimated that at least 20 million children have used AI. Within that group, more than two million children (one in 10) said they use AI for advice on worries.
Use includes homework and learning support
UNICEF also estimated that about 13 million children use AI to support learning and homework. This indicates that child AI adoption extends beyond general use into school-related activities.
UNICEF links faster exposure to governance concerns
UNICEF said children are more exposed to AI systems, including how they are designed and how their data is used, but have far less power to avoid or challenge them. It reported that a third of children in the 10 countries surveyed had concerns about AI being used to scam, trick others, or spread misinformation, while a quarter feared sexually explicit deepfakes involving their images or videos.

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