In schools around the world, young people experiment with AI not only as passive users but also as creators and thinkers. From writing stories in ChatGpt to designing apps that use machine learning to track changes in the environment, it shows that young people don't want to consume AI technology.
But all of this opportunity has quiet pressure. Policymakers and businesses are debating the ethics of AI, while young people live their results in real time. Bias, misinformation, and privacy concerns are not theoretical to them. It's an issue they have to navigate every day.
At the same time, young activists and students are pushing back. In Europe and beyond, youth organizations have asked harsh questions about AI's mental health, inequality and its impact on democracy. They demand transparency from tech giants and encourage governments to treat AI as more than just a business opportunity.
For many of this generation, the goal is not to fear or blindly trust AI. It's about finding balance. It's about learning how to live with machines while retaining what makes us human – creativity, empathy, responsibility.
In classrooms, meetings and social media, young voices are shaping the evolution of AI. This is not just in the AI era. It is theirs that define it.
