20 August 2026

ChatGPT adoption among adults over 65 more than doubles in a year

First reported

Fast Company ran this on .

  • OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens on August 18 with safety features and parental controls, prompting discussion of whether older adults need tailored AI experiences too.
  • Pew Research found 23% of adults 65 and older now use ChatGPT, up from 10% the previous year, with one survey suggesting 63% have used it for medical advice.

Reported by Fast Company