超九成年轻人工作学习离不开AI，人均还有1.8个AI朋友丨Soul《2025 Z世代AI使用报告》

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the increasing integration of AI into the lives of the younger generation, particularly Generation Z, showcasing their comfort and familiarity with AI technologies and their emotional engagement with AI companions [5][8]. Group 1: AI Usage and Familiarity - Over 90% of young people have become accustomed to using AI for work and study, with about 20% having earned money through AI [2][25]. - The understanding of AI among Generation Z has significantly increased, with 23.8% of respondents indicating a strong familiarity with AI technologies, up from 3.53% a year ago [9][10]. - The primary AI usage scenarios include efficiency tools for work/study (55.6%), creative support (39%), entertainment (38.9%), and social interaction (32.8%) [11]. Group 2: Emotional Value and AI Companionship - Approximately 71.1% of young people express a willingness to befriend AI, a significant increase from 32.8% a year prior [19]. - More than 60% of respondents reported having virtual companions, with an average of 1.8 AI friends per individual [20]. - Nearly 40% of young people use AI daily for emotional companionship, with a higher frequency reported among males (45.6%) compared to females (37.2%) [14][17]. Group 3: AI Anxiety and Opportunities - About 40% of young people experience "AI anxiety," with concerns primarily about misinformation, privacy, and job displacement [4][25]. - Conversely, 59.2% believe that AI will create new job opportunities, and 15% are already engaged in AI-related careers [26][27]. - The percentage of young people who have earned money through AI has risen to 19.9%, compared to 14.18% in the previous year [29].