First National Youth AI Competition Finals Kick Off in Shanghai

The finals of the first National Youth AI Competition started in Shanghai on August 1. Over 850 contestants from 31 provinces, Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Hong Kong, and Macau made it through from 46,000 participants. The event is approved by the Ministry of Education and co-hosted by the China Welfare Institute and the China Women's Development Foundation. Its theme is "AI for Good, Growth Unlimited," aiming to boost AI education in schools.

The finals feature five tracks: basic AI knowledge, AI tools, AI for science, embodied AI, and large language models. These test students' understanding, practical skills, and ability to explore across subjects. The organizers also invited over 60 students from underdeveloped regions to watch and join learning activities. During the three-day event, workshops will be held to explore new ways to teach AI to young people.