Meet Generation Beta: AI era's first digital natives

Tripadvisor's most popular global destinations for 2025 | Google's 24 practical AI tips

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Ismael Nafría & Clara Nafría
January 17, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

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Here are the three resources we've prepared for today:

  • Meet Generation Beta: AI era's first digital natives

  • Tripadvisor's most popular global destinations for 2025

  • Google's 24 practical AI tips

On another note, this weekend we will be closely monitoring what ultimately happens with the social network TikTok and its possible ban and shutdown in the United States market. In addition to your favorite media outlets, a practical way to follow this matter is through Google News. The following link will show you the most relevant information about TikTok that emerges these days:

Meet Generation Beta: AI era's first digital natives

Source: McCrindle

Babies born from January 1st, 2025, mark the beginning of Generation Beta, which extends through the year 2039. Projections indicate that by 2035, the Beta generation will comprise 16% of the global population.

This generation succeeds Generation Alpha, whose members were born between 2010 and 2024.

What distinguishes the Beta generation is their upbringing in a world where artificial intelligence will be deeply integrated into daily life.

As 2025 begins, researchers are publishing initial reports exploring the future landscape for Beta generation members. Prudential, for instance, has released a financial outlook with several predictions, including:

  • Life: According to the survey, 86% of respondents believe Generation Beta will work in yet-to-be-created jobs, and 68% predict they will have more pets than children. 

  • Longevity: This generation is expected to have longer lifespans, with half of today's adults believing they will see a cure for cancer in their lifetime.

  • Retirement: 58% of current and future Generation Beta parents expect their children will never fully retire and will need $1.88 million for retirement funding.

Which generation do you belong to? While there's no universal classification system, here are the commonly accepted date ranges:

  • Generation Beta: born between 2025 and 2039

  • Generation Alpha: 2010-2024

  • Generation Z: 1995 or 1997-2009

  • Millennials or Generation Y: 1980-1995 or 1997

  • Generation X: 1965-1980

  • Baby Boomers: 1946-1964

  • Silent Generation: 1928-1945

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Travel website Tripadvisor has released its annual selection of the world's best destinations, organized into categories through its Traveler's Choice Awards, which are based on user reviews.

The "Best of the Best" distinction—Tripadvisor's highest honor—recognizes places, beaches, hotels, restaurants, and activities that consistently receive outstanding ratings and reviews from the Tripadvisor community throughout the year. This elite status is achieved by only 1% of the platform's 8 million listings.

Users can explore the "Best of the Best" rankings through various main categories and their subcategories:

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Google's 24 practical AI tips

Artificial intelligence innovations are happening at a rapid pace. New tools and features emerge daily, making it challenging to stay current with all the developments.

This is why we were particularly drawn to Google's recent initiative, which showcases 24 practical ideas of things we can do thanks to AI using their Gemini tool and other company solutions.

Below are some of Google's suggestions, as detailed on their blog:

  • Summarize long email threads

  • Ask Google Photos to search your gallery for you

  • Think of Gems as your personal specialists

  • Practice challenging conversations

  • Get help packing for a trip

  • Get inspiration for where to go with Google Maps

  • Try on clothes before buying

  • Study with an interactive test

  • Get homework help from your desk

  • Draw circles or scribbles to translate text

  • Improve your prompts

  • Listen to AI hosts talk about your work

  • Record a video and ask a question out loud

  • Go beyond answers and learn more about complex topics

  • Use Magic Editor and Magic Eraser together to get stunning photos

  • Never miss a group photo again

  • Request instant editing

  • Turn your TV into art

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