20 August 2026
ChatGPT adoption among adults over 65 more than doubles in a year
First reported
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- OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens on August 18 with safety features and parental controls, prompting discussion of whether older adults need tailored AI experiences too.
- Pew Research found 23% of adults 65 and older now use ChatGPT, up from 10% the previous year, with one survey suggesting 63% have used it for medical advice.
- AARP reported that AI usage among people over 50 jumped from 18% in 2024 to 30% in 2025, and the organization actively recommends ChatGPT for companionship and mental stimulation.
- Older adults are using ChatGPT for practical tasks like researching medical specialists and organizing information, suggesting the tool fills real needs in this demographic despite stereotypes about technology adoption.
Reported by Fast Company