AI usage rare; linked to dark personality traits
Study finds AI use rare; linked to narcissism, psychopathy
Why it matters
- Provides objective data on AI usage, which is often overestimated.
- Highlights psychological traits of AI users, influencing adoption and regulation.
By the numbers
- AI browsing makes up less than 1% of online activity for most people.
- Sample size: Over 14 million website visits analyzed.
- Participants: 499 university students and 455 general public members.
- ChatGPT accounts for over 85% of AI-related visits.
The big picture
- Despite hype, actual AI usage is minimal.
- People with certain aversive personality traits (narcissism, psychopathy) are more likely to use AI.
What they're saying
- Skepticism about the study's scope and methodology.
- Comments highlight potential limitations in sample representativeness.
Caveats
- Study only looked at web-based interactions, not mobile app usage.
- Limited to Google Chrome users and those who agreed to share browsing history.
- General public sample had lower AI usage rates, limiting generalizability.
What’s next
- Further studies to understand the content of AI interactions and their downstream consequences.