As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the world of work and daily life, what does the future hold for young people entering an AI-driven society?<\/p>\n
In their latest commentary, Professor Paul Yip, Chair Professor (Population Health) in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration<\/strong>\uff0c Director at the<\/strong> HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention , <\/strong>and Ms Florence Cheung, Senior Teaching Consultant at the HKJC for Suicide Research and Prevention<\/strong> draw on insights from Nvidia founder Jensen Huang, psychologist Angela Duckworth, and Pope Leo XIV to explore how young people can navigate the opportunities and challenges of the AI era.<\/p>\n The authors argue that while AI can be a powerful tool, human initiative, critical thinking, meaningful relationships, and ethical awareness remain irreplaceable. They propose three key roles for young people:<\/p>\n Be AI’s Driver<\/strong>: Learn to work with AI proactively and make it your competitive advantage.<\/p>\n Forge Your Own Vessel<\/strong>: Develop critical thinking, authentic human connections, and supportive environments that strengthen resilience.<\/p>\n Be an Angel Designer<\/strong>: Advocate for responsible AI development that prioritizes ethics, transparency, accountability, and the public good.<\/p>\n As AI becomes increasingly embedded in society, the authors remind us that technology should serve humanity, not replace it. Building a future where AI strengthens rather than weakens human dignity will require collective action from individuals, institutions, businesses, and governments alike.<\/p>\n