In the era of AI, here comes Gen Beta

Imagine a generation crossing into the 22nd century. For the Generation Beta or babies born this year, they will likely still be alive – then 76 years old – by the dawn of the next century in 2101.

- JANVIC MATEO

And their lives, according to social researchers, will be like no other.

Born between 2025 and 2039, this new generation of humans is expected to be “shaped by a tech-saturated world,” said McCrindle Research, an Australian social research firm led by generational analyst and demographer Mark McCrindle.

Gen Beta, it said, live at a time when “the digital and physical worlds will be seamless.”

“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,” McCrindle said.