By Aanchal Sinha,News18

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Tejasvi Manoj, TIME’s Kid of the Year 2025, is pioneering digital safety for seniors. (Illustrations/News18)
Inspired by her grandfather’s brush with an online scam, she created Shield Seniors, an AI-driven platform to help older adults detect and avoid fraud. (Illustrations/News18)
With a TEDx Talk and Congressional honours, Tejasvi blends tech innovation with community service to shape a safer, more inclusive digital future. (Illustrations/News18)
She earned national recognition with an honourable mention in the 2024 Congressional App Challenge and a TEDx talk in Plano, Texas, on building digital bridges across generations. (Illustrations/News18)
With Shield Seniors, Tejasvi Manoj isn’t just teaching digital literacy—she’s fostering confidence and independence among senior citizens. (Illustrations/News18)
Tejasvi was born in California to Indian immigrant parents, both of whom are software engineers. (Illustrations/News18)
The teen was raised in Texas’s Dallas. She is active in Scouting America—recently receiving her Eagle Scout rank—and plays violin in her school orchestra. (Illustrations/News18)
With aspirations to study Computer Science, focusing on Artificial Intelligence or Cybersecurity, her path is already marked by impact and innovation. (Illustrations/News18)