Category: Youth

I’ve Seen How A.I. Changes Young People’s Social Lives

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A.I. has become a kind of social sealant, filling the gaps in young people’s relationships.
Think It’s Cool to Wear Fancy Sneakers to Work? You Might Be Old.

The New York Times – Business:
After years of office casual, young people are embracing loafers, derbies and oxfords.
‘Do You Think if I Had a Job I Would Have Gone?’

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Moroccan migrants described their despair at their economic future, explaining what propelled them across the border with Spain.
More Young College Graduates Are Living At Home. Is That a Bad Thing?

The New York Times – Business:
More young adults are living with their parents. The development suggests that they face a weak job market, but also that fewer face stigma in returning to the roost.
A Viral Knicks Moment, Brought to You by a Prediction Market

The New York Times – Business:
What do a Jalen Brunson look-alike contest, a buzzy catchphrase and a dancing robot outside Madison Square Garden have in common?
Teachers Union Urges Schools to Curb A.I. Chatbots and Screen Time

The New York Times – Business:
The American Federation of Teachers recommended “no screens” at all for those in second grade or younger, and no A.I. chatbots for students in elementary school.
Half of Gen Z Uses AI, but Their Feelings Are Souring, Study Shows

The New York Times – Business:
A new study from Gallup found that young adults have grown less hopeful and more angry about artificial intelligence.
Blue Collar Work Has Plateaued, Narrowing Options for Young Workers

The New York Times – Business:
Skilled electricians, plumbers and factory workers are in demand, but job openings have dropped.
Europe Pushes for a Gentler Internet for Children

The New York Times – Business:
The European Union and national capitals are trying to make social media and algorithms less addictive and safer, especially for children.
College Graduates Are Facing the Grimmest Job Market in Years

The New York Times – Business:
Artificial intelligence could reshape work, but for now a low-hire, low-fire labor market is the main impediment for young people seeking employment.
F.D.A. Opens Door to More Flavored E-Cigarettes

The New York Times – Business:
The agency is proposing allowing other tastes for vapes, like mint, coffees, spices or tea, to appeal to adults. At the same time, illicit candy-flavored types aimed at teenagers have flooded the market.