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Frequency of AI Use in the Past 12 Months by Career Stage, 2024.

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The diagram illustrates the percentage of licensed psychologists who reported using artificial intelligence at various frequencies, categorized by career stage. Most psychologists reported never using AI, with use decreasing among later career stages.

  • Early Career (10 or fewer years since doctorate): 59% never, 4% once, 18% several times, 7% monthly, 9% weekly, 3% daily.
  • Mid Career (11–20 years): 66% never, 6% once, 15% several times, 6% monthly, 4% weekly, 3% daily.
  • Senior Career (21–30 years): 72% never, 9% once, 11% several times, 2% monthly, 4% weekly, 2% daily.
  • Late Senior Career (more than 30 years): 78% never, 4% once, 9% several times, 2% monthly, 5% weekly, 2% daily.
  • All Licensed Psychologists: 71% never, 6% once, 12% several times, 3% monthly, 5% weekly, 3% daily.

Overall, early-career psychologists report the highest AI use, while those in later career stages report the least.