AI For Youth

Empowering Youth to
Redefine the AI Future

Our mission is to inspire and equip young people across all fields to share their experiences with AI, explore how it empowers their work and lives, and turn these stories into inspiration that fuels the next generation of AI innovators.

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A global community for young AI enthusiasts, developers, researchers, entrepreneurs and students to connect, learn and innovate.

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2025 Global AI Youth Summit

Join 500+ young AI leaders in San Francisco for 3 days of talks, workshops and networking.

Sep 27, 2025

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Youth Voices in the AI Era

Outstanding young students representing the next generation will share their perspectives on the AI era

Cindy Ren

This sharing highlights the urgent need for hybrid professionals who bridge scientific research and software engineering to enable trustworthy AI applications.

Catherine Chen

This sharing explores emotional regulation as the critical skill for young people navigating academic stress and AI-driven environments.

Elaine Du

Young people thrive not by thinking more — but by acting boldly, embracing ambiguity as the soil of growth

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Events & Archive

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2026 Global AI Youth Summit
September 2026 | San Francisco, CA

2026 Global AI Youth Summit

Join us for the next chapter of innovation. Pre-registration is now open for the global community.

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Media Focus

See how AI For Youth is making waves in the global tech media landscape.

AI Could Reduce Wars and Diseases in the Future, Argue Next-Gen AI Users at NEX-T Summit
News Oct 08, 2025 • SOHU

AI Could Reduce Wars and Diseases in the Future, Argue Next-Gen AI Users at NEX-T Summit

Artificial intelligence (AI) could play a crucial role in reducing wars and conflicts, said Tom Yuan, a Stanford University computer science junior, at the NEX-T Summit 2025 hosted by NextFin.AI and Global Asian Leadership Alliance (GALA) in Silicon Valley....

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Cindy, the 16-Year-Old Neuroscience Prodigy: Weaving Passions with AI and Championing Integrated Learning
News Sep 28, 2025 • AsianFin

Cindy, the 16-Year-Old Neuroscience Prodigy: Weaving Passions with AI and Championing Integrated Learning

At a youth forum themed "NEX-T" held at Stanford University in Silicon Valley, 16-year-old high school student Cindy Qianxun Ren from Boston's Tabor Academy captivated the audience with her profound passion for neuroscience and insightful perspectives on artificial intelligence....

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Beyond AI Hype: How 16-Year-Old Catherine Bridges Technology with Human Insight
News Sep 28, 2025 • AsianFin

Beyond AI Hype: How 16-Year-Old Catherine Bridges Technology with Human Insight

At a youth forum held at Stanford University, 16-year-old Catherine from the Nueva School demonstrated how her generation navigates the AI era with remarkable balance.....

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Marathon Runner to AI Innovator: How Eliane Du Is Digitizing Cultural Heritage
News Sep 28, 2025 • AsianFin

Marathon Runner to AI Innovator: How Eliane Du Is Digitizing Cultural Heritage

Eliane Du's introduction at the NEX-T Summit held at Stanford University stopped audiences mid-breath: an NYU art history graduate, current USC entrepreneurship student, and the youngest Asian female to complete marathons across all seven continents....

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Latest Discussions

If AI could solve one major human challenge, what should it be?

Imagine AI has the power to solve one of humanity's biggest problems. What would you choose and why?

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Do you use AI in your daily life? How?

We hear a lot about AI in the industry, but I want to know: do you actually use AI in your personal life for fun or work? Does it help you? I'd love to hear how the younger generation is adopting this technology day-to-day.

Pinned • Francis Sun • 09/28/25
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AI: The Accessible Assistant

If you ask any high schooler, we all use AI. It's so accessible. I use it for everything from generating cooking recipes to simulating Japanese conversations for language practice. Academically, I used AI to help sort and clean data for a massive research project on music and personality. I couldn't have done it alone.

Catherine Chen • 09/29/25
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Why You Should Learn Philosophy

Learn philosophy. It's about making sense of your life and finding happiness. In an age where AI might help us live much longer, we need to know *why* it matters. Don't just focus on utility and accomplishment. Philosophy gives you the tools to enjoy the exploration of life. Avoid the tragedy of accomplishing everything but caring about nothing.

Tom Yuan • 09/29/25
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Emotional Management is Key

The most important skill is emotional management. High schoolers face so much stress and anxiety, leading to procrastination or bad choices. We need to learn to handle negative emotions. Even with counselors available, we must learn to manage our own feelings to thrive.

Catherine Chen • 09/29/25
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Integrated Learning: Bridging Gaps

We need integrated learning. There is a gap between scientists and software engineers. Software engineers might not distinguish "good" vs "bad" scientific data, and scientists might not know how to build efficient models. The next generation needs to be both—to develop AI systems that cover multidisciplinary knowledge effectively.

Cindy Ren • 09/29/25
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