[Generative AI Awareness Survey of 50s and 60s] Over 70% Say 'Expertise is Required,' Yet 74.6% Recognize Its Future Importance
BEYOND AGE Inc. surveyed 50-65 year olds on AI. Over 30% don't use it and 70% feel it needs expertise, but 74.6% acknowledge its future importance.
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BEYOND AGE Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yamato Ichihara) conducted an "Awareness Survey on the Use of Generative AI" targeting 603 men and women aged 50 to 65 nationwide. This survey multifaceted reveals how the senior generation utilizes generative AI, what they feel anxious about, and how they perceive the future.
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## Survey Overview
- Survey period: February 2026
- Survey method: Internet survey (Cooperation: Knowns Inc.)
- Target audience: Men and women aged 50 to 65 nationwide
- Total number of respondents: 603
- Number of questions: 10
## Respondent Attributes
## "Not using at all" is the most common at over 30%, daily use is still a minority
When asked about the frequency of using generative AI, "Not using it at all" was the most common answer at 31.3%, indicating that routine use of generative AI has not yet widely taken root among people in their 50s and 60s. On the other hand, 15.9% said "Every day (almost every day)" and 10.4% said "About 4-5 days a week," showing that a certain demographic uses it several times a week. With the right approaches, it is highly possible that usage will expand further in the future.
## Roughly 70% answer that generative AI requires "Specialized Knowledge," psychological hurdles block adoption
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## Survey Overview
- Survey period: February 2026
- Survey method: Internet survey (Cooperation: Knowns Inc.)
- Target audience: Men and women aged 50 to 65 nationwide
- Total number of respondents: 603
- Number of questions: 10
## Respondent Attributes
## "Not using at all" is the most common at over 30%, daily use is still a minority
When asked about the frequency of using generative AI, "Not using it at all" was the most common answer at 31.3%, indicating that routine use of generative AI has not yet widely taken root among people in their 50s and 60s. On the other hand, 15.9% said "Every day (almost every day)" and 10.4% said "About 4-5 days a week," showing that a certain demographic uses it several times a week. With the right approaches, it is highly possible that usage will expand further in the future.
## Roughly 70% answer that generative AI requires "Specialized Knowledge," psychological hurdles block adoption