Americans embrace AI chatbot usage despite deep skepticism over societal impact (opens in new tab)

Recent data from Pew Research indicates that half of American adults now utilize AI chatbots, a significant increase from one-third just last year. OpenAI’s ChatGPT remains the dominant platform with 44% of the population reporting its use, followed by Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. Despite this growing adoption, only 16% of respondents believe the technology will have a positive impact on society over the next two decades. <a href="