Surveys conducted across 21 countries in late 2025 showed that 74% of AI users primarily engage with AI to learn new concepts or understand complex topics, marking a pivot from entertainment-focused use. Students reported using AI for schoolwork, managing daily tasks, and decision-making; teachers highlighted learning assistance and significant time savings, with a pilot reporting up to 10 hours saved weekly via Google’s Gemini tool.
While the findings underpin AI's educational benefits, researchers caution that appropriate safeguards must be maintained to ensure equitable access and responsible use, especially for younger users. The positive attitudes toward AI's educational role extend globally, including emerging markets where personalized learning via AI is viewed favorably.
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Learners and educators are AI’s new “super users” ↗Source published 2026-01-15. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.