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The Era of Generation Beta Begins as the World Welcomes 2025
The era of Generation Beta has just begun as the world welcomed 2025. All babies born from 2025 to 2039 are considered part of Generation Beta, ABC News reported, citing Australian social researcher Mark McCrindle.
According to McCrindle, Generation Beta is expected to be the first to experience artificial intelligence (AI) from the moment they are born and in “every aspect” of their lives.
Why Is the New Generation Named Gen Beta?
The name Generation Beta was chosen to signify that babies in this era will be born and raised in a world fully dependent on new technology, unlike Generation Y (millennials) and Generation Z.
Not only was Generation Beta named according to the Greek alphabet, but so was Generation Alpha, which also grew up with technology and witnessed the beginning of the AI revolution.
What Are the Main Facts About Generation Beta?
McCrindle identified four key facts about Generation Beta:
- Babies born between 2025 and 2039 are considered part of Generation Beta.
- By 2035, Generation Beta will comprise 16% of the global population.
- Many members of Generation Beta will live to see the 22nd century.
- Generation Beta consists of the children of younger Generation Y (millennials) and older Generation Z parents.
“Generation Beta represents a pivotal chapter in our evolving world,” McCrindle said.
How Will AI Assist Generation Beta?
According to The AI Journal, Generation Beta will grow up in an environment where AI influences every aspect of their lives, including education, entertainment, workplaces, and healthcare.
Generation Beta is expected to be known as the "AI Generation," replacing the nickname "iPad Generation," which was applied to Generation Alpha.
Forbes added that members of Generation Beta are likely to interact more with AI tools and will potentially have more digital friends than friends they meet in person.
McCrindle noted that this generation will be the first to experience "autonomous transportation at scale, wearable health technologies, and immersive virtual environments" daily.
What Challenges Will Generation Beta Face?
Despite AI shaping their lives, Generation Beta is expected to face significant challenges, including climate change, rapid urbanization, and shifting population dynamics, according to Deccan Herald, which cited McCrindle.
What Was the Generation Before Generation Beta?
Generation Alpha includes babies born between 2010 and 2024 and precedes Generation Beta. The name Generation Alpha was also coined by Mark McCrindle.
Who Is Mark McCrindle?
Mark McCrindle, born in Australia, is a social analyst and demographer. He has a passion for tracking social trends, communicating insights, and conducting generational analysis.
McCrindle has written five books and is credited with naming the latest generation, “Generation Alpha,” according to his official website, McCrindle.
Who Came up With the Idea of Naming Generations?
Time magazine reported that novelist Gertrude Stein was the first to introduce the idea of naming generations. She coined the term “Lost Generation” to refer to people born between 1880 and 1900 who witnessed World War I.
The practice of naming generations became more established in the 20th century when generational theorists Neil Howe and William Strauss referred to those born between 1901 and 1924 as the G.I. Generation.
Time further explained that “G.I.” could stand for both “general issue” and “government issue.”
What Are the Older Generations Called?
- The Greatest Generation (G.I. Generation): People born between 1901 and 1927.
- Millennial Generation (Gen Y): People born between 1981 and 1996.
- Generation Z: People born between 1997 and 2010.
- Generation Alpha: People born between 2010 and 2024.
- Generation Beta: People born between 2025 and 2039.
What Generation Follows Generation Beta?
USA Today reported that if the naming pattern follows the Greek alphabet, as proposed by Australian researcher Mark McCrindle, the generation after Generation Beta will be called “Generation Gamma.” This will include people born between 2040 and 2054.
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