Born into a world where AI is as ordinary as electricity. Projected to be the most globally connected generation yet, with smart environments, autonomous transport, and ambient computing as their baseline. Likely to be highly adaptable to rapid technological change.
Raised alongside AI companions from birth — potential effects on social development, creativity, and independent problem-solving are unknown. Screen-time and indoor-living concerns intensify. May struggle to distinguish human from AI interaction.
Named by demographer Mark McCrindle, continuing the Greek alphabet after Alpha. Gen Beta will grow up never knowing a world without AI assistants, autonomous vehicles, or smart cities.