Pew: men and women now use AI chatbots at similar rates, but men use them more often

Pew Research Center reported on 16 October 2026 that men and women now use AI chatbots at similar rates, but men use them more often, while women are more sceptical of AI's impact on their lives.

What it means The adoption gap has closed but the gaps in frequency and trust have not, which matters for anyone designing AI products or training.