Common Sense Media report: Nearly 90% of kids ages 9-17 are using AI tools
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Jacqueline Nesi, PhD
Summary
Common Sense Media's latest report reveals that nearly 9 in 10 kids ages 9-17 are using AI tools, with usage spanning from homework help to creative projects and entertainment. The article, written by psychologist and professor Jacqueline Nesi, breaks down the key findings including how kids are using AI, their motivations, and concerns about accuracy, privacy, and over-reliance. It also provides practical guidance for parents on how to approach AI use with their children, emphasizing open conversations over blanket restrictions.
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· 3 pulledNearly 9 in 10 kids are using AI — and that number is only going to grow.
The question is no longer whether kids will use AI, but how we can help them use it wisely.
Kids are turning to AI for everything from homework help to emotional support, and we need to understand both the opportunities and the risks.
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