Generative AI has had a substantial impact on the employment prospects of young Americans, particularly in roles susceptible to automation, including software development, front desk reception, translation, and customer service. Since late 2022, the employment rate of software developers aged 22 to 25 has plummeted by almost 20%. In contrast, senior developers have been relatively unaffected, attributed to their advanced collaborative and delivery skills, which AI currently struggles to replicate. On the flip side, in AI-augmented roles, such as medical diagnosis, young professionals have witnessed above-average employment growth, highlighting AI's capacity to amplify human capabilities. Experts advocate for systematic training programs to bridge the experience gap for young workers and foster the development of AI applications that spark new job opportunities.