OpenAI Reports Teens Spend Under 15 Minutes Daily on ChatGPT
10/08/2026 — 10/08, 01:11·2 sources (all)·2 reports (all)·In the 2026-10-08 briefing
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- OpenAI data reveals that teenagers spend an average of less than 15 minutes per day on ChatGPT, with under 2% interacting continuously for o…
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Amid intense scrutiny from the public and regulators regarding the potential risks that AI chatbots pose to children, OpenAI released usage data on October 8, 2026, detailing how teenagers interact with ChatGPT. According to the company, teenagers spend an average of less than 15 minutes a day using the chatbot, with fewer than 2% of these users engaging in continuous interactions lasting longer than three hours.
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Latest turnAccording to Reuters, OpenAI has released its first report on teen ChatGPT use, revealing that teens spend an average of under 15 minutes a day on the chatbot, with fewer than 2% engaging in sessions lasting three hours or longer.
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According to Reuters, OpenAI has released its first report on teen ChatGPT use, revealing that teens spend an average of under 15 minutes a day on the chatbot, with fewer than 2% engaging in sessions lasting three hours or longer.
TechmemeAI score 68OpenAI reported that teens spend an average of under 15 minutes daily on ChatGPT, with less than 2% engaging for over three consecutive hours. The disclosure comes amid growing regulatory scrutiny over the risks AI chatbots pose to minors.
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