1、ggNavigating the futureA landscape review of AI in career guidance for young peopleSocial and Economic PolicyApril 2026ReportEmily TannerNuffield FoundationRenate SamsonConsultantNavigating the future2Contents3How to read this paper5Executive summary11Glossary13Introduction19The current landscape of
2、 AI in career guidance36Opportunities and risks of foundation models in career guidance45Foundations for appropriate,ethical and effective AI in careerguidance53Conclusion57Acknowledgements69About the Ada Lovelace Institute71Nuffield FoundationNavigating the future3How to read this paperThis report
3、is targeted at anyone with an interest in career development,youngpeoples transitions from education to work,or the role of AI in public services.Noprior technical knowledge of AI or career guidance is assumed.We suggestreading the report in its entirety to gain a comprehensive understanding of AIde
4、velopment and adoption in career guidance,the associated opportunities andrisks,and the implications for policy and practice.For those who want to engagewith the content in a lighter touch way,we have suggested sections to prioritise.If you are new to AI or interested in learning what it is:If you a
5、re a career development practitioner:If you are a policymaker or regulator concerned with AI in career guidance oreducation more broadly:Read the Introduction,What is AI?,Narrow AI in career guidance andFoundation models in career guidance.Read The current landscape of AI in career guidance to under
6、stand where AI isused in different aspects of career guidance and young peoples transitions,andto find out about specific digital tools and the difference between narrow AI andfoundation models.Read Opportunities and risks to understand where the use of AI may supportpractice and where caution is ne