Innovating for a Better Future, Together
London, UK, 24 July 2023 – Teens in AI, an initiative focused on inspiring teens to explore a future in tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning experiences, has joined forces with Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll tech for small and mid-sized business. Together, they are collaborating on the AI4Good Incubator, taking place from 24 to 28 July 2023. Both organisations share a common goal in leveraging technology to build an equitable world where every individual has an equal opportunity to unlock their potential, fostering innovation and generating positive societal change.
The AI4Good Incubator is a five-day bootcamp-style programme aimed at empowering youth aged 12 to 18 to create impactful AI-driven projects that address real-world problems guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. With Sage’s support, we aim to provide youth with the tools and resources they need to drive innovation and make a difference in their communities.
Aaron Harris, Chief Technology Officer at Sage, comments: “It’s great to continue our partnership with Teens in AI, as we work together to inspire the next generation of ethical AI researchers, entrepreneurs, and leaders. The goal is to give young people early exposure to AI that is developed and deployed for social good, at the same time as tackling gender diversity in the industry. It’s inspiring to see the energy, creativity and passion for doing good in the teenagers this organization, and initiatives such as the AI4Good Incubator, reaches.“
The topic for this year’s AI4Good Incubator is “Life on Land”, Sustainable Development Goal 15 – one of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals – which aims to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, manage forests sustainably, combat desertification, and halt biodiversity loss.
Teens in AI Founder and CEO, Elena Sinel, adds: “We believe that youth have a critical role to play in shaping the future of AI and creating a better world. Through this year’s ‘Life on Land’ AI4Good Incubator, we aim to provide them with the skills and resources they need to turn their ideas into reality.“
Participants from around the world will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded youth and receive mentoring and guidance from industry experts. Participants will be joining from countries including the UK, Kazakhstan, Turkey, UAE, Bulgaria, Germany, Tanzania, Egypt and Mozambique. AI4Good is open to everyone, regardless of background or experience with AI. The highly anticipated event will see young people from all over the world coming together to learn the vital skills needed to drive innovation and solve today’s problems using cutting-edge technologies. We believe that diversity is essential to driving innovation and solving today’s most pressing issues and we are delighted to report that 68% of participants identify as female.
Participants will have the chance to develop their projects with the support of industry experts and mentors. At the end of the programme, they will have the opportunity to pitch their projects to senior leadership for feedback and compete for prizes. Previous prizes have included the chance to pitch at one of our corporate partner’s events and an invitation to attend the AI4Good Global Summit, a gathering of industry leaders, policymakers and academics to discuss the ethical and practical implications of AI and its impact on society.
If you’re interested in learning more about the AI4Good Incubator, visit our website at www.teensinai.com/ai4good-incubator.
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About Teens in AI
Launched in 2018 at the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit, Teens in AI is a social impact-driven initiative that inspires teens to explore a future in tech and AI through collaborative, hands-on learning experiences. They believe in harnessing technology to create a fair world where everyone has equal opportunity to maximise their potential. By encouraging diverse perspectives, Teens in AI acts as a catalyst for change, inspiring the next generation of responsible leaders, innovators, and technologists from all walks of life to shape the world of tomorrow.
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About Sage
Sage exists to knock down barriers so everyone can thrive, starting with the millions of small and mid-sized Businesses served by us, our partners and accountants. Customers trust our finance, HR and payroll software to make work and money flow. By digitising business processes and relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, banks and governments, our digital network connects SMBs, removing friction and delivering insights. Knocking down barriers also means we use our time, technology and experience to tackle digital inequality, economic inequality and the climate crisis.
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