FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026|No. 2498
Technology · Russia

Study Finds 78% of Russian Teenagers Use AI as Everyday Tool

A new survey reveals that 78% of Russian adolescents aged 14–15 regularly use artificial intelligence, primarily for educational tasks.

An online survey of 600 Russian teenagers shows that 78% use artificial intelligence as a routine tool.
An online survey of 600 Russian teenagers shows that 78% use artificial intelligence as a routine tool.
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The vast majority of schoolchildren from Generation Alpha in Russia are already using neural networks in everyday life, most often to solve educational tasks. Artificial intelligence has become a natural helper for them, like a calculator or a search engine. These data are provided by a study conducted by the Association of Organizers of Student Olympiads "I am a Professional" (available to TASS).

This is the first generation raised with neural networks, 78% already use them. Studies (essays, problems, explanations) — 71%

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53% of teenagers turn to AI as an alternative to search engines, and 26% for creativity and entertainment. The authors emphasize that schools must take these changes into account in educational practices.

The online survey was conducted from February to April 2026 among 600 Russian schoolchildren aged 14–15 (58% girls, 42% boys).

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