AI Usage Statistics Among U.S. Children Ages 9-17 and Pentagon Statements on Military AI Integration
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Survey data indicate that 86% of U.S. children ages 9-17 use AI tools, with nearly one-quarter using them daily and more than half seeking physical or mental health advice from chatbots. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper have publicly described plans to integrate AI across military operations. Separate reporting covers a joint report by the AI Now Institute and Airwars on AI systems in targeting processes.