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Intel has announced the global grand-prize winners at its third-annual AI Global Impact Festival, which brings future developers, and educators who are working to solve real-world problems using artificial intelligence , with the support of policymakers and academic leaders.
Students from 26 countries participated in the competition at this year’s festival, “Enriching Lives with AI Innovation.” Intel’s event program focused on building digital readiness for all students and celebrating AI innovations that drive inclusion, accessibility and responsible impact.
During the global competition, participants competed for more than $500,000 in cash prizes, certificates, Intel laptops and mentorship opportunities. The following students were named Global Award winners for AI Impact Creator:.
For the 13- to 17-year-old age group:
For the 18-year-old+ age group:
For the accessibility award:
“I am constantly amazed by the innovative young technologists who understand the potential of AI to be a force for good. I am excited to celebrate this year’s innovative winners. The success of the technology of tomorrow relies on them, as they embody the Intel purpose to improve the life of every person on the planet,” says Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO
Why It Matters
Artificial intelligence has the potential to unlock powerful new possibilities and improve the life of every person on the planet. It can also be integral in helping people with disabilities live independently and participate fully in all aspects of life.
This year, centred on Intel’s goal of making technology fully inclusive, Intel introduced a new award for projects focused on AI innovation for accessibility. Accessibility was a key pillar of the festival platform, which includes closed captioning, screen readers for those with visual disabilities and translation to more than 120 languages.
Although AI technology has the power to create positive change, there are also potential ethical risks associated with its development. Intel is committed to responsibly advancing AI technology. The company follows a comprehensive responsible AI approach to guard against the misuse of AI.
Students were judged on how well their projects relate to and address potential risks, and the winners’ projects went through an ethics audit by Intel’s Responsible AI team, inspired by the protocol followed for every company AI project. This year’s festival platform also featured a new, self-paced lesson on Responsible AI skills, in which all participants earn a certificate.
