How ChatGPT is growing in America | WordFinder® (2023)

the central theses

• Gen Z uses ChatGPT more than any other generation, with more than 6 in 10 using it regularly.

• Almost 1 in 4 employees use ChatGPT for work.

• 6% of workers fear losing their job to ChatGPT, with Millennials being the most worried.

early adopters

The first section of our study examines who uses ChatGPT and highlights key demographics and usage trends.

Americans who use ChatGPT regularly

A wide range of people use ChatGPT, and its usage varies by age and gender. The majority of all generations (54%) uses ChatGPT regularly. Most are males (62% compared to 43% females) and most likely Gen Zers (61%). Some respondents said they only use it once or twice a week (46%), but some use it daily (5%).

The technology industry uses ChatGPT the most, with 62% of users coming from this sector, followed by healthcare (59%) and marketing (56%). Contrast construction, business services andTrainingThey tended to use less ChatGPT. Only about half of the users worked in these industries.

ChatGPT is just the beginning of many respondents' use of AI. We found that 62% of ChatGPT users have never used itandere KI-Toolslike DALL-E or GPT-3 (products that allow you to create art, transcribe speech, write code and more). Overall, our survey results show widespread adoption of ChatGPT, but that users don't spend a lot of time on each request: 71% said they took less than 10 minutes on average.

covert AI

Then we found out how often people use ChatGPT and where. Were there any consequences for those who used it at work?

How Americans use ChatGPT

Almost one in four respondents has used ChatGPT at work and 29% did so without their employer's knowledge. Most of these were people who worked in business services. More than three-quarters of people who used the tool for work have never been caught (78%), but of those who did, 68% had no consequences.

But when there were consequences, they were mostly minor: 18% of respondents were simply asked to describe how they use ChatGPT. A few received a warning (5%), were reprimanded (4%) or even fired (2%).

The top three industries most likely to use ChatGPT with their employer's knowledge were marketing (76%), education (70%), and healthcare (58%). In contrast, the employees most likely to do so without their employer's knowledge were those who worked in business services (50%), construction (31%), and technology (30%).

ChatGPT at work

Below we asked people how they use ChatGPT at work and if they fear the tool could one day take their job away.

How Americans use ChatGPT at work

ChatGPT is used in a variety of ways in the workplace, especially for tasks that require creative thinking. Respondents most often indicated that they use it to generate ideas (41%) or create content (20%). The AI ​​tools are also great for developing wordplay strategies. For example,WordyBotcan help you win Words With Friends by giving you strategy tips during the game.

With so many ways to use AI, many users are searchingChatGPT indications(Key phrases or words typed in to generate an answer). Although half of our respondents said they came up with prompts themselves, the top three other sources they used are:

1. Youtube (14%)

2. Open AI (12%)

3. friend(s) (11%)

In addition to YouTube, other social media platforms including TikTok, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounted for 32% of the responses. But you don't always have to look for directions; OpenAI (the developers of ChatGPT) now has some helpful hints to use when getting started.

Some people worry about thatAI is coming for our jobs. But only 6% of employees surveyed expressed concern about losing theirs due to ChatGPT. These are the percentages of each generation who felt this way:

• Millennials: 7 %

• Generation Z: 6 %

• Generation X: 5 %

• Baby boomers: 0%

Younger users seemed more concerned, perhaps because they expect to spend more time in the workforce alongside evolving AI tools like ChatGPT.

ChatGPT at school

We also asked respondents how they use ChatGPT for educational purposes.

How Americans use ChatGPT for learning

ChatGPT can be used in a variety of ways by both students and teachers. Research was the primary method our respondents usedChatGPT for Education(33%), while others used it to understand complex ideas (18%) or learn a new skill (15%). Some respondents may use it to cheat on their homework (4%), but it has also helped some study for exams (3%).

ChatGPT for entertainment

People also use ChatGPT in their free time. The chatbot provides access to an extensive knowledge base that can help users plan or improve their free time. Some of the most popular ways our respondents used ChatGPT for entertainment purposes included:

• Get inspiration for creative writing

• find recipes

• translate languages

• Write poems or song lyrics.

• Creation of personalized nutrition plans.

• Find craft instructions

• Itinerary planning

• Creation of personalized training plans.

• Find cheats for video games

• Find makeup tips

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expert predictions

Now let's see what the future of ChatGPT looks like according to AI experts.

Expert perspectives on using ChatGPT

Experts predict that ChatGPT will significantly change the way we work over the next five years. Most said it will increase efficiency, automate tasks and analyze data. But more than half (57%) also said ChatGPT can compose emails on our behalf.

They also shared how they believe this will change the way we communicate. Respondents in our expert survey see ChatGPT primarily as improving the accuracy and efficiency of our ability to translate languages. you always wanted to knowhow to say something in klingon(a fictional language from Star Trek)? Try asking ChatGPT.

In addition, AI experts believe the tool can generate text in more languages ​​than it does now and understand more difficult tasks. Almost 3 out of 4 also saidChatGPT will help us work more efficiently, with many expecting it to reduce the need for face-to-face interactions, with 87% saying it will be more accurate and efficient overall. That's good news, becauseChatGPT is notorious for making mistakes.

Many of our survey participants assumed that ChatGPT would become more accessible and used in more industries in the years to come. More widespread use could mean that ChatGPT will have an even bigger impact on the way we communicate, collaborate and learn than we have now. It could also raise the stakes for multiplayer word gamesword game cheatsmore often.

The future of communication

People are using ChatGPT in useful and creative ways, but what's even more exciting is the potential it will help us work better and faster for years to come. If you're already using ChatGPT to up your wordplay, you may be in for some stiff competition as more and more players take notice. In the meantime, we hope our findings offer some insight into how to wear it at work, school, and play.

methodology

To find out how Americans use ChatGPT, we surveyed 1,024 Americans. Of these, 57% were male, 39% were female, and 4% were non-binary or gender non-conforming. Additionally, 7% were Baby Boomers, 22% Gen X, 62% Millennials, and 9% Gen Z. We also surveyed 103 AI experts for their thoughts, opinions, and predictions on ChatGPT. Their experience ranged from less than six months to more than five years.

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