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A new Pew Research Center survey finds that 44% of U.S. adults now use ChatGPT, up from 18% in 2023. Majorities of adults under 50 use the chatbot, with 61% of those ages 18-29 and 55% of those 30-49 reporting usage in 2026.

Majorities of adults under 50 now use ChatGPT % of U.S. adults who say they ever use ChatGPT Note: Dotted line indicates a change in question wording. From 2023 to 2025, the question was “Have you ever used ChatGPT?” and was asked of those who had heard at least a little about ChatGPT. In 2026, the question also asked about other chatbots. Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 17-23, 2026. “Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact” “Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact” PEW RESEARCH CENTER Majorities of adults under 50 now use ChatGPT % of U.S. adults who say they ever use ChatGPT | Year | U.S. adults | Ages 18-29 | 30-49 | 50-64 | 65+ | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 2023 | 18% | 33% | 21% | 13% | 4% | | 2024 | 23% | 43% | 27% | 17% | 6% | | 2025 | 34% | 58% | 41% | 25% | 10% | | 2026 | 44% | 61% | 55% | 37% | 19% | Note: Dotted line indicates a change in question wording. From 2023 to 2025, the question was “Have you ever used ChatGPT?” and was asked of those who had heard at least a little about ChatGPT. In 2026, the question also asked about other chatbots. Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Feb. 17-23, 2026. “Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact” “Americans and AI 2026: Chatbots, Smart Devices and Views on Impact” PEW RESEARCH CENTER