For our first international survey, we asked nearly 2,850 adolescents in the United States, Brazil, and France about their use and perceptions of AI chatbots for learning, creativity, advice, and social connection.
Our findings show that AI chatbots have become a meaningful part of many teens’ daily lives, but that adoption, attitudes, and use patterns vary considerably by country, gender, and frequency of use.
Some of the most striking differences showed up between daily and less frequent users, as well as between US boys and girls, raising important questions about what constitutes safe and healthy engagement for adolescent users of AI.
And please read on for more news and resources from the Lab.
Toward a healthy digital future,
Cori Stott Executive Director The Digital Wellness Lab
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Join Us at Digital Wellness Family Day Events Around the U.S.
At the Digital Wellness Lab, we know that healthy tech habits start with open conversations at home. To make that easier, our research team is hitting the road at Verizon Wireless stores nationwide to facilitate research-informed hands-on workshops designed to help families navigate the digital world together with confidence and balance.
On May 16, you will find us in Miami, and we have 7 more stops planned through the end of the summer. Whether you’re looking for tips on screen time, social media, or just want to build a media use plan that actually works, these workshops are a perfect (and free!) resource.
Don’t miss out! We encourage families to sign up, join the fun, and walk away with actionable tools for a healthier digital life. Check out the schedule and register for a workshop near you:
Dr. Aparna Samuel Balasundaram, Global Head of Wellbeing and Resilience at AI & Immersive Operations, BPS, Wipro, shares a behind-the-scenes look at how Trust and Safety teams work to protect vulnerable users— particularly children and teens—from digital harm by creating digital ecosystems that are ethical, inclusive, and safe.
High school student Azalea, a member of our 2025–2026 Student Advisory Council, has published a new article titled “How Students Can Integrate Artificial Intelligence and EdTech into their Learning Experience.” In the piece, she interviews Riz Vazir, CEO of Scroll by Choice, to explore how families and schools can move beyond restrictive device bans toward a future defined by personal agency and the intentional use of technology.
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