Generation Beta starts now, after Millenials, Gen Z, and Alpha
Babies born in 2025 belong to Generation Beta, who will grow up knowing a post-pandemic world deeply integrated with artificial intelligence.
Australian social research group McCrindle says Gen Beta will live in a world where digital and physical worlds will be seamless.
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A deeper look into Generation Beta
“Generation Beta”: the age of AI natives has begun
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Many are still confused about the generations, so here’s a breakdown from USA Today:
- Greatest Generation: 1901-1927
- Silent Generation: 1928-1945 (age 80+)
- Baby Boomers: 1946-1964 (age 61-79)
- Generation X: 1965-1979 (age 46-60)
- Millennials: 1980-1994 (age 31-45)
- Generation Z: 1995-2009 (age 16-30)
- Gen Alpha: 2010-2024 (age 15 and under)
Generation Beta starts in 2025 and ends in 2039. McCrindle says people in this age group will grow up in a world where digital and physical spaces seamlessly coexist.
Article continues after this advertisementThey’ll live in an era where artificial intelligence and automation have fully integrated into healthcare, education, and other parts of daily life.
Their parents, Gen Z, grew up at the start of this technological revolution, so they’re acutely aware of its impact.
Consequently, McCrindle says 36% of Gen Z parents prioritize limiting screen time compared to only 30% of Millenial moms and dads.
However, Generation Beta will face huge hurdles in making the world better.
They would likely prioritize sustainability as they grapple with rampant climate change, global population, and rapid urbanization.
Gen Beta would balance always-on technology with personal expression, redefining what it means to belong in a community.
Ultimately, Generation Beta would likely become more globally-minded, community-focused, and collaborative than its predecessors.
Understanding the next generation will allow adults to guide them in building a better future.
Learn more about the trends that will define Gen Beta at Inquirer Tech.
