Opinion: gen Alpha calls 'that's so AI' a slang for nonsense
The piece observes that primary‑school children of Generation Alpha have coined the phrase “that’s so AI” to label anything they consider cheap, unconvincing or outright nonsense. By equating AI with “bullshit”, the slang expands an older insult like “six‑seven” into a digital‑age shorthand. The author notes the expression is spreading in schools and on social media, reflecting a broader…
Key points
- Gen Alpha uses “that’s so AI” as a catch‑all insult equating AI with nonsense
- The slang is spreading across primary schools, showing cultural scepticism toward AI
- The author likens the phrase to older insults like “six‑seven” and questions AI’s future role
While some worry AI could threaten humanity, the column points out that today’s youngest users already dismiss AI‑related hype as meaningless. The writer also mentions Donald Trump’s recent rebranding of AI as “super intelligence” and muses that the phrase may influence how future generations view AI‑driven products, from driverless taxis to marketing jobs that feel “AI‑like”. The tone remains speculative, asking whether AI might ever be seen as a saviour if proper guardrails are applied.
‘That’s so AI!’ What gen Alpha’s biggest insult tells us
The Guardian AI · 24 September 2026
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