The Next Generation Will Never Know a World Without AI
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When Generation Beta asks their first questions, AI will likely answer before their parents do. Thanks to a proliferation of AI tools since the launch of ChatGPT, children born in 2025 and thereafter will live in a world where artificial intelligence shapes their knowledge, decisions, and relationships. Coined by Australian futurist Mark McCrindle, Generation Beta refers to children born between 2025 and 2039. In a recent report, McCrindle said that the digital and physical worlds will be seamless for Generation Beta. “While Generation Alpha has experienced the rise of smart technology and artificial intelligence, Generation Beta will live in an era where AI and automation are fully embedded in everyday life—from education and workplaces to healthcare and entertainment,” he said. Unlike previous generations, who once did not have access to generative AI, Gen Beta enters a world where AI is not only everywhere but may soon approach the singularity. Technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible at this hypothetical future point, leading to drastic, unforeseeable changes in human civilization. Some AI industry leaders, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Dr. Ben Geortzel, speculate that this event is near and may occur within the next ten years. “Generation Beta represents the dawn of a new era. They will grow up in a world shaped by breakthroughs in technology, evolving social norms, and an increasing focus on sustainability and global citizenship,” McCrindle said. “Understanding their needs, values, and preferences will be critical as we anticipate how they will shape the future of society.” McCrindle did not immediately respond to a request for comments by Decrypt. Since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, educators and psychologists have debated how AI affects children. On Sunday, a Redditor highlighted the growing dependence on artificial intelligence by lamenting their 11-year-old sister, who would be considered a member…
Filed under: News - @ January 7, 2025 8:19 pm