A new report(opens in a new window) from OpenAI shows more than one-third of college-aged young adults in the US use ChatGPT, and approximately a quarter of the messages they send are related to learning and school work — from starting papers and projects, to exploring topics and brainstorming creative ideas. While adoption of ChatGPT among 18-24 year olds is strong, it varies significantly by state — California, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York have the nation’s highest adoption rates, while those in Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and West Virginia have relatively low adoption rates.
Early studies(opens in a new window) show employers prefer hiring candidates with AI skills over more experienced ones without them, and AI tools like ChatGPT have been shown to significantly boost worker productivity(opens in a new window). The full impact is still unfolding, but state-by-state differences in student AI adoption could create gaps in workforce productivity and economic development, impacting US competitiveness.
We’re committed to working with educators, policymakers, and community leaders to close these gaps, and make AI tools like ChatGPT widely available and responsibly integrated into learning. Our report outlines key proposals:
By supporting AI literacy programs, expanding access to AI, and developing policies to make AI training accessible and affordable, we can help students across the country build a stronger foundation for the future — and equip the workforce with the skills needed to thrive in an evolving, AI-driven economy.
We welcome insights from states, universities, colleges and schools to better understand how we can advance research and drive progress in this space. If you’d like to share your feedback, or if you’re a state or university official interested in exploring our data further or receiving more detailed data on your state, click here(opens in a new window).
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