Karissa Tang

Karissa Tang, a driven 17-year-old high school senior from California, delves into her original research on how AI is reshaping job opportunities for teens. Triggered by her aunt's boba shop not hiring teenagers, she forecasts a chilling 27% decline in teen jobs by 2030, with cashiers facing the brunt. Karissa explores safer roles that require interpersonal skills and advocates for educational reforms like critical thinking and digital literacy to help students adapt to this evolving landscape.