Study finds 70% of US teens use AI chatbots, fuelling calls for digital literacy education

Over 70% of US teens now use AI chatbots, with many forming emotional dependencies, a Common Sense Media study reveals. Experts are urging schools to embed digital literacy into curricula, focusing on safety, AI limitations, and emotional awareness. With rising chatbot use and weak age safeguards, students must be taught to navigate AI tools responsibly and critically.