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AI for education purposes , more than half of them ( 55 %) say it has helped them a moderate amount or more with their education . However , only 40 % of school students report learning about AI at school , with more than half ( 55 %) indicating a need for more AI-related activities and projects to help them get hands on with the technology .
For those using Gen AI , the most popular tools were :
1 . ChatGPT ( 71 %) 2 . Snapchat My AI Chatbot ( 27 %) 3 . Quillbot ( 16 %) 4 . Grammarly Go ( 15 %) 5 . Dall-E ( 10 %) 6 . Canva AI Image generator ( 10 %)
Microsoft General Manager , Corporate External and Legal Affairs , John Galligan said : “ As a generation of digital natives , Gen Z have a unique opportunity to harness the power of generative AI to shape this future . It ’ s clear they ’ re interested in using and learning more about the technology , but we need to ensure equity of access , so no one is left behind . It ’ s essential this generation , and those that follow , are equipped with the resources , tools and guidance to develop their skills and engage with the technology responsibly , from an early age .”
AI Amplified – key findings
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Those from lower socio-economic backgrounds and culturally and linguistic diverse communities have a greater understanding of Generative AI ( Gen AI ) y 84 % of Gen Z have used Gen AI for education ,
y work , or personal use Females trail males in understanding and use of AI y Top Gen AI tools for Gen Z are ChatGPT ,
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Snapchat AI Chat Bot and Quillbot School students want more AI education in schools
The report concludes instilling trust and confidence in AI is the foundation from which all AI skill development needs to be built upon .
“ If young people don ’ t trust AI is working for the betterment of their lives and society , then no trust means no use , no use means no progress , and no progress means young people ’ s usage of AI will not be fully unlocked ,” the report says . p
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