Nearly half of youths in Finland use AI every day, survey finds
More than half said they trusted the information given by AI, with boys reporting slightly higher levels of trust than girls.
A recent survey has revealed that approximately half of Finnish youths aged 11 to 17 utilize artificial intelligence on a daily basis. This investigation was sponsored by Digirauha and Itla Children's Foundation, two entities dedicated to safeguarding children. Out of the participants, 80% acknowledged using AI in one way or another.
The most prevalent applications included seeking information and receiving assistance with educational tasks. Nearly 40% of surveyed children and teenagers struggled to distinguish between AI-generated visuals and authentic photographs or videos. Over half of the respondents expressed trust in the information provided by AI, with boys demonstrating a marginally greater level of confidence compared to girls.
Digirauha, a non-profit organization, focuses on protecting children and young people from potential harms associated with commercial digital platforms. The Itla Children's Foundation works towards promoting and supporting the well-being, equality, and status of children and families. The online panel-based survey was conducted by E2 Research in September, with over 1,000 individuals aged 11 to 17 participating.
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