# Across countries and cultures, Gen Z kids are not just playing with AI tools.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-11 · India Today*

## Key points

- Teenagers globally are founding AI startups, hiring adults, and earning income before age 18.
- AI tools now allow teens to build products and businesses without traditional technical expertise.
- Many young founders are self-taught, learning AI skills from online communities and real-world experimentation.
- A growing divide is emerging between teens who build with AI and those who use it passively.
- AI has lowered the entry barrier, enabling rapid idea-to-execution cycles for young entrepreneurs.

**Companies:** Delv.AI
**Countries:** China, India, United States

[Read the full story on India Today](https://www.indiatoday.in/jobs/story/ai-skills-gap-grows-as-teens-build-businesses-and-earn-before-turning-18-educ-2894156-2026-04-11)

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