Young people are already using AI, but they haven’t been educated to use it responsibly. AI literacy is missing in most school curricula, and disadvantaged schools often have no access at all. Many schools ban AI altogether, pushing its use underground and widening the gap between those who understand it and those who don’t. Teachers feel unprepared to teach a tool they don’t yet use themselves. Parents often struggle to guide conversations about ethics, safety, and digital responsibility. As a result, AI is frequently used for cheating, misinformation, or even as a substitute for mental health support. The next generation isn’t just undereducated — they’re underserved. To build a truly inclusive and futureproof AI society, we must empower youth, educators, and families to engage with AI safely, creatively, and with agency.