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What’s New: Today, Intel introduced six student groups and three teachers as the global grand prize winners at its AI Global Impact Festival. The annual festival brings together next-generation technologists, future developers, policymakers and academics who work to solve real-world problems using artificial intelligence.
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Previous AI for Global Impact winners are greeted by Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger at the Intel Vision event in May 2022. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
“I’m constantly amazed by the perceptive 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.”
–Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO
Who was Awarded: During the global competition from Aug. 29 to Sept. 5, students and teachers went through a rigorous process to win cash prizes, certificates, Intel laptops and opportunities for mentorship. This year, Intel received more than 1,000 entries from 25 countries. 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:
Intel also announced three teachers as global winners in the AI Impact Shaper Category for their best practices in AI Skilling in classrooms:
Why It Matters: AI has the potential to impact all aspects of people's lives, especially with increased digitalization. Intel believes demystifying and democratizing AI technology is necessary to increase digital readiness, especially for next-generation technologists and future developers. The AI Global Impact Festival provides the opportunities and platforms to learn, showcase and celebrate the impact of AI innovations.
Intel has committed to expand digital readiness to reach 30 million people in 30,000 institutions in 30 countries. The festival is part of Intel’s 2030 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.
More Context: For more information, visit the AI Global Impact Festival website or email info@aiglobalimpactfestival.org.
About Intel
Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) is an industry leader, creating world-changing technology that enables global progress and enriches lives. Inspired by Moore’s Law, we continuously work to advance the design and manufacturing of semiconductors to help address our customers’ greatest challenges. By embedding intelligence in the cloud, network, edge and every kind of computing device, we unleash the potential of data to transform business and society for the better. To learn more about Intel’s innovations, go to newsroom.intel.com and intel.com.
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