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Generation Alpha: Tech-Savvy Innovators or Screen-Addicted Learners?

2/17/2026

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Story summary

Generation Alpha, born 2010–2024, faces scrutiny for heavy reliance on technology and social-skill gaps.
Critics say they are addicted to screens and underperform academically.
Yet some Alphans show strengths, such as Raul Aju from India using AI in education and engaging with global leaders.
Riley Petersen from Maine built a jewelry brand, illustrating tech-enabled entrepreneurship and signaling that Alphans will influence future markets and social issues.

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Story summary

Generation Alpha, born 2010–2024, faces scrutiny for heavy reliance on technology and social-skill gaps.
Critics say they are addicted to screens and underperform academically.
Yet some Alphans show strengths, such as Raul Aju from India using AI in education and engaging with global leaders.
Riley Petersen from Maine built a jewelry brand, illustrating tech-enabled entrepreneurship and signaling that Alphans will influence future markets and social issues.