Writer Jacob Dreyer examines how artificial intelligence and related biotechnology are reshaping human attitudes toward reproduction and longevity, in an essay published July 16, 2026. He explores the paradox that as AI promises extended lifespans and enhanced health, birthrates in tech-focused cities have fallen to historic lows, and contrasts American transhumanist impulses to escape the body with Chinese approaches aimed at redesigning it. The essay reflects on what these converging technological shifts mean for the generations growing up amid deepening AI integration.
