The Myriad Complex Ways Young People Use AI
A new report from The Rithm Project reveals that young people use AI in various ways, including for emotional support and social interaction. The study identified four groups of AI users among 13- to 24-year-olds, with distinct patterns of use and motivations.
Young people are using AI in diverse ways, according to a new report from The Rithm Project. The study surveyed nearly 2,400 individuals aged 13-24 and found four main groups: 28% use AI infrequently or not at all, 39% use it for information and tasks, 18% for personal or relational support, and 15% interact with AI characters. The report identified nine distinct portraits of young people within these groups, revealing different underlying motivations and relational contexts. For example, among those who use AI infrequently, 'The Conscious Abstainer' distrusts AI, while 'The AI Non-Participant' lacks understanding of how to use it. The study's findings suggest that young people's human relationships shape their AI use, and that adults may struggle to provide guidance due to their own limited understanding of AI. The report's results have implications for how we understand the impact of AI on young people's emotional well-being and social connections.
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