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October 10, 2024 | IntelEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Intel announced the global prize winners at its fourth-annual AI Global Impact Festival. The festival celebrates student-led AI projects from 25 countries that address community issues and align with UN Sustainable Development Goals using Intel technologies. Six out of roughly 100 finalists won Global Awards, and three received special AI for Accessibility awards for their innovative solutions to accessibility challenges. The festival also introduced new self-paced lessons on AI for Sports, AI for Space, and Entrepreneurship with AI, alongside existing courses on Generative AI and Responsible AI, with certificates available for all participants.
“I am inspired by the young technologists who understand and embrace AI as they lead the next generation of innovators working to uncover new opportunities that will drive positive global change. With these young minds at the forefront of future AI research and development, the potential impact of AI for good is limitless,” said Dawn Jones, vice president of Corporate Social Impact and president, Intel Foundation.
AI has the potential to tackle several global issues such as sustainable agriculture, climate change, education inequity and access to healthcare. Although AI technology can create positive change, there are also potential ethical risks associated with its development. Intel is committed to advancing digital readiness and promoting responsible AI skills for all. The company implements a comprehensive responsible AI approach to promote safe and trustworthy AI development and use. The festival provides an opportunity for students worldwide to understand how to build AI solutions to problems aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals in an impactful and ethical way.
Intel is committed to responsibly bringing AI skills to all, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender or background. The festival provides a platform for future innovators to learn about, compete and celebrate the impact of AI innovations. Intel has committed to expanding digital readiness to reach 30 million people in 30,000 institutions in 30 countries. Currently, Intel has taught AI skills to more than 7 million people globally, in partnership with 29 national governments and 27,000 institutions. The festival is part of Intel’s RISE Goals and the company’s dedication to using tech as a force for good, underscoring its aim to make technology fully inclusive and to expand digital readiness worldwide.
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