Few people are using ChatGPT and other AI tools regularly, study suggests
Not a day seems to go by without generative-AI products like ChatGPT making the news, however, according to a new study, few people are actually making regular use of the tools. The study conducted by the Reuters Institute and Oxford University involved 6,000 respondents from the U.S., U.K., France, Denmark, Japan, and Argentina.
Usage of Generative-AI Tools
Researchers discovered that OpenAI’s ChatGPT is the most widely used generative-AI tool, surpassing competitors like Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot in usage. Despite the popularity of generative AI tools over the past year and a half, the study revealed that only a small percentage of users are consistently utilizing these tools in their daily lives.
Demographic Insights
The research indicated that younger individuals are more inclined to use generative AI tools regularly. Among the respondents, 56% of those between 18 and 24 years old have tried ChatGPT, compared to only 16% of those aged 55 and above.
About 24% of the participants reported using generative AI tools for information gathering purposes, while 28% utilized them for creating various forms of media including text, audio, code, images, and video.
Future Adoption and Perspectives
The study predicts that the adoption of generative AI tools will be driven not only by standalone tools like ChatGPT but also by integration into widely used platforms such as social media and search engines. It also highlights the uncertainty among the public regarding the benefits or drawbacks of generative AI in society.
Industry Developments
Several significant announcements were made in the AI space recently, with companies like OpenAI collaborating with News Corp to enhance AI models and automobile manufacturers like Kia incorporating generative AI into their vehicles.
Regulatory Landscape
Regulatory bodies like the European Union have raised concerns about the use of generative AI tools, with companies like Microsoft facing potential fines for non-compliance with information requests related to their AI technologies.
Conclusion
The study sheds light on the current state of adoption and perception of generative AI tools among the public, emphasizing the need for further education and exploration of the societal impacts of these technologies.
