Key facts
- 40% of French 11-12 year olds use general-purpose AI weekly, but only 26% of parents are aware.
- 42% of parents feel unsupported in guiding children on responsible AI use.
- 56% of 11-12 year olds use generative AI tools weekly, while parents estimate 44% do.
- 92% of generative AI users feel they spend more time on it than intended.
- 51% of parents believe teachers and schools should be responsible for AI education.
A survey by YouGov, commissioned by Interface, revealed that French parents significantly underestimate their children's use of artificial intelligence. While 40% of 11- to 12-year-olds reported weekly use of general-purpose AI, only 26% of parents were aware. The survey, conducted from June 24-30 this year, involved 1138 parents and 970 children aged 11-17 in France. Many parents also expressed a lack of support in guiding their children on responsible AI usage.