Youth Pulse 2026
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Young people are embracing AI as a
tool for opportunity – while calling for
ethical safeguards, equitable access
and future-ready skills.Technological outlook
Emerging technologies such as AI and advanced
robotics are no longer distant innovations; they
are already transforming how young people live,
learn and work. Young people today are digital
natives – curious, adaptive and creative – actively
experimenting with new tools while navigating
both the opportunities and the risks these
technologies present.The technological trends that young people
are tracking are the forces shaping their daily
experiences and future expectations across
education, work and social connection.
21 Youth Pulse 2026: Insights from the next generation for a changing world
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