35% Indian kids use GenAI tools: Survey
A new survey shows that 35% of kids using edtech platforms in India rely on Generative AI tools.
The study, which covered 12,500 households and 2,500 teachers across 10 states, found most students (85%) think they understand GenAI, but 72-75% also equated it with internet search engines, indicating a major gap between perceived and actual understanding.
GenAI tools are especially popular among low-income students
GenAI tools are especially popular among low-income students—96% use them weekly and nearly 70% every day.
73% use them for doubt-solving and practice, 48% for learning new skills or language translation, and 32% for test preparation.
Students like these tools because they're quick, interactive, and make tough topics easier to grasp.
While GenAI makes learning easier, experts warn that 'wrong information'
While GenAI makes learning easier, experts warn that nearly 46% of respondents see "wrong information" as a real risk.
They stress it's important to truly understand how these tools work—not just use them—so you don't get misled by bad info.