However, the survey also revealed a significant level of distrust in the chatbot's election information, with 38% of Americans expressing not too much or no trust at all. Only 2% of the respondents showed a great deal or quite a bit of trust in the election information provided by ChatGPT. Despite the increase in usage, most Americans (34%) have not heard of ChatGPT, and only 2% have used it to find information about the presidential election.
Key takeaways:
- ChatGPT usage among U.S. adults has increased from 18% in July 2023 to 23% in February 2024, according to a Pew Research Center survey.
- Young adults under 30 and highly educated adults are the most likely to have used ChatGPT, with 43% and 37% respectively.
- The use of ChatGPT for work, learning, and entertainment has increased, particularly among younger and more educated adults.
- Despite the increased usage, there is a high level of distrust in the information provided by ChatGPT about the 2024 U.S. presidential election, with 38% of Americans expressing not too much or no trust at all.