Majority of Americans have used AI models like ChatGPT: Survey
A recent survey conducted by Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center reveals that a majority of Americans have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) models similar to ChatGPT. According to the survey, 52 percent of the participants stated that they have used AI large language models, which includes OpenAI’s renowned ChatGPT.
Among the respondents, 5 percent mentioned using these models "almost constantly," while 7 percent use them "several times a day." Additionally, 5 percent utilize them "about once a day," 10 percent "several times a week," and 25 percent use them "less often." 
Interestingly, 47 percent reported that they do not use AI models at all.
Impact of Large Language Models
The rapid uptake of large language models has been described as historic. 
In a span of fewer than two-and-a-half years, half of the adult population in America acknowledges using LLMs. This growth rate is unprecedented in the realm of communications and general technologies, as highlighted in a report on the survey.
Despite Americans appearing to be more comfortable with AI, a recent poll indicated that 55 percent of individuals disagree with the government utilizing AI for decisions related to unemployment assistance, college tuition aid, research investments, food aid, and small business loans.
Usage of Large Language Models
Within the group of 500 LLM users surveyed by the Imagining the Digital Future Center, 52 percent reported using these models for work activities, while 36 percent utilize them for schoolwork and homework endeavors. 
The survey was conducted from January 21 to 23, with a margin of error of 5.1 percentage points for the 500 users group. A broader cohort comprising 939 individuals, both users and non-users of large language models, had a margin of error of 3.2 percentage points.
The Imagining the Digital Future Center has been contacted by The Hill for further clarification on the survey dates for the wider group.
