Net difference between the proportion who trusts and the proportion who distrusts ChatGPT – by age group

On average across six countries, the proportion of 18–24s who trust ChatGPT has decreased and the proportion that distrust it has increased – reducing the net trust score by 13pp. 

AI_brandtrust. Generally speaking, how much do you trust or distrust the following generative AI chatbots or tools? Base: Those across Argentina, Denmark, France, Japan, the UK, the USA in 2026 aged 18–24 = 1,176, 25–34 = 1,835, 35–44 = 2,191, 45–54 = 2,056, 55+ = 5,516.
Source: Generative AI and News Report 2026: From standalone tools to information infrastructure
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