
AI Update, January 9, 2026: AI News and Views From the Past Three Weeks
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past three weeks or so. Stay in the know.

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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Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past three weeks or so. Stay in the know.
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Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so. Stay in the know.
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so. Stay in the know.
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