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Your students are already using AI every day. This paper makes the case and provides the framework for what comes next.
of young people use AI tools every day
say school is not preparing them for an AI future
can imagine a future career that uses AI
of workers' core skills expected to change by 2030
This is not commentary from the sidelines. It’s grounded in eight years of delivery and original research from a global community of 40,000+ young people across 102 countries.
Teens in AI · White Paper 2026
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Teens in AI is a multi-award-winning global initiative launched in 2018 at the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit. Active in more than 100 countries, it equips young people aged 13 to 18 with the skills, confidence, and understanding needed to design responsible AI solutions that address societal challenges.
The organisation delivers hands-on learning through global hackathons, live programmes, and its AI Adventures online, self-paced MOOC courses, enabling young people to explore AI concepts, collaborate with peers and industry experts, and develop projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Teens in AI also provides training for teachers on the safe and ethical use of AI systems, supporting schools to integrate AI literacy across the curriculum. Committed to a more diverse and equitable tech ecosystem, Teens in AI prepares the next generation for an AI-driven future.
Build core skills in AI, coding, and ethics through guided teen-friendly learning.
Develop impact-driven projects using AI to tackle real global challenges.
Work in global teams to design AI solutions that support equity and inclusion.
Explore AI ethics and leadership with peers through live discussions.
