Study: Young users (9 to 18Y) ditch Google for AI, with unknown consequences

A recent study has found that young users aged 9 to 18 are increasingly abandoning Google search for AI-powered search engines, but the long-term consequences of this shift are unknown. The study's findings suggest that younger users are more likely to use AI-powered search engines, with 70% of 9-12-year-olds and 60% of 13-18-year-olds preferring AI search over traditional search. The study also found that these young users are more likely to use AI-powered search engines on mobile devices, with 60% of 9-12-year-olds and 55% of 13-18-year-olds using AI search on their mobile devices. The study's results highlight the need for further research into the impact of AI-powered search on young users' online behavior and digital literacy.