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The American Gen Alpha teens use AI for search engines, school work, and creative projects. A survey by Attest of 1,000 parents with children aged 15-16 found out.
92% of Gen Alpha teens have smartphones, and 74% have gaming consoles. 55% of respondents say they spend more than three hours scrolling on their cellphone daily.
The survey also revealed that Gen Alpha teens are most likely to use AI as a search engine, for school work, and for creative projects. Most teens also have smartphones and gaming consoles, and spend a significant amount of time on their phones daily.
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The AI, Device, and Media Habits of Gen Alpha Teens in the US
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