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Intel is celebrating AI accessibility innovation by next-generation technologists with its AI Global Impact Festival

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Whats New: Today, Intel announced the global grand-prize winners at its third-annual AI Global Impact Festival. The festival brings together future developers, and educators who are working to solve real-world problems using artificial intelligence (AI), with the support of policymakers and academic leaders. Students from 26 countries participated in the competition at this years festival, Enriching Lives with AI Innovation. Intels event program focused on building digital readiness for all students and celebrating AI innovations that drive inclusion, accessibility and responsible impact.

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.

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, centered on Intels 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 Intels Responsible AI team, inspired by the protocol followed for every company AI project. This years festival platform also featured a new, self-paced lesson on Responsible AI skills, in which all participants earn a certificate.

Who was Awarded: 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:

About Intels Role: Intel is committed to bringing AI skills everywhere, regardless of a person's ethnicity, age, gender or background. The AI Global Impact Festival provides opportunities and platforms for future innovators 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. Currently, Intel has expanded Intel Digital Readiness Programs globally by collaborating with 27 national governments, enabling 23,000 institutions and training more than 5.6 million people worldwide. The festival is part of Intels 2030 RISE Goals and the companys 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: Visit the AI Global Impact Festival website.

About Intel

Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) is an industry leader, creating world-changing technology that enables global progress and enriches lives. Inspired by Moores 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 Intels innovations, go to newsroom.intel.com and intel.com.

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Source: Intel

Released Sep 14, 2023 12:00 PM EDT

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