The Next Generation Will Never Know a World Without AI - Decrypt

Australian futurist Mark McCrindle coined "Generation Beta" for children born from 2025 to 2039, and he says AI and automation will be fully embedded in their everyday lives, from education and workplaces to healthcare and entertainment. The article reports that experts warn about risks to children's development, including that parents may hand the job of educating children to AI. USC psychology professor Jonas Kaplan says critical thinking is an essential skill for this generation, since they must decide what information is good amid abundant information. Dr. Emily Levy warns that over-reliance on AI could diminish soft skills, and she cautions that differences in AI quality could create educational disparities.