How AI is shrinking the job market for teens
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Key Points:
- Karissa Tang, a 17-year-old from California, conducted an economic research project investigating the impact of AI on common teen jobs such as cashiers and fast food workers.
- Her project explores how AI is influencing employment opportunities for teenagers in typical entry-level positions.
- The findings contribute to broader discussions on AI's role in creating, transforming, and eliminating jobs in the workforce.
- Related episodes delve into AI's overall effect on employment, youth labor issues, and the evolving job market.
- The research and discussions are part of The Indicator from Planet Money, with additional resources and sponsor-free content available via Planet Money+.
