More and more students are turning to ChatGPT for help on their schoolwork.
According to a recent survey from Pew Research Center, 26% of students ages 13-17 are using the artificial intelligence bot to help them with their assignments, double from the 13% reported in 2023. Although 73% of teens still say they have not used the chatbot to help them with homework.
A little over half of teens say it’s acceptable to use ChatGPT to research new topics (54%). Just 9% say that is not acceptable.
Not too many teens think it's alright to use ChatGPT to solve math problems or help write essays. Only 29% of teens say it’s acceptable to use ChatGPT for math problems and 28% say it’s not acceptable. 18% say it’s acceptable to use ChatGPT to write essays, while most say it's not (42%).
Many school districts across the country have taken a restrictive approach to AI and ChatGPT or other forms like it and placed bans on it being used in the classroom. Other schools however are embracing the tool, especially teachers, who find it more efficient when grading papers and going over assignments.
Some teachers say students shouldn't use ChatGPT as they view it as a form of cheating. Others say now that the tools are out there, students should learn how to use them effectively.
The chatbot from OpenAI first became accessible to the public in 2022. It's usage is becoming more common now in 2025.